FRESH STRAWBERRY SAUCE

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This is an excellent sauce for pies and cakes - especially cheesecakes!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
¼ cup white sugar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine strawberries, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Whisk cornstarch mixture into strawberry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

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