Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by hulling and slicing the strawberries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir gently.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil; simmer for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. Stir this slurry into the bubbling strawberry mixture until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg