STRAWBERRY SUNDAE SAUCE

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"My husband and kids simply love this recipe over their ice cream! It may also be used in banana splits. If you choose not to use liqueur, replace 1-1/2 cups of the mashed strawberries with 1-1/2 cups mashed raspberries instead." Peggy Townsend - Florence, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 quarts fresh strawberries
6 cups sugar
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
1/3 cup chocolate syrup
1/3 cup raspberry liqueur, optional
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Wash and mash strawberries, measuring out enough mashed berries to make 4 cups. In a Dutch oven, combine strawberries and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in syrup and liqueur if desired. Skim off foam., Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving a 1/2-in. headspace. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.