Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries (quartered or sliced)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by slicing or dicing them as desired. Set aside one-third for later.
- In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with sugar over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan.
- Stir until boiling, then reduce heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in the reserved strawberries. Let cool before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg