Description
This fresh and easy Raspberry Dessert Sauce is perfect for drizzling over desserts and breakfast dishes. Made with fresh or frozen raspberries, it's sweetened with sugar and brightened with lemon juice. The sauce can be strained for a smooth texture or served chunky with seeds, and it thickens as it cools.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 cups (about 12 ounces/375 grams) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cornstarch Mixture: Whisk the cornstarch and water together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, using a fork for easy mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cornstarch mixture, raspberries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Stir with a silicone spatula, lightly mashing the raspberries as the mixture warms.
- Cook the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 3 full minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Enhance Flavor: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract if using, for a richer flavor.
- Strain the Sauce (Optional): Press the warm sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl using the back of a spoon to remove seeds. This step takes a few minutes to extract all the liquid for a smooth sauce.
- Cool and Store: Allow the sauce to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate. The sauce will thicken slightly upon cooling but remains perfect for drizzling. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This sauce works well with fresh or frozen raspberries.
- For a seedless sauce, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- The sauce can be served warm or cooled; cooling helps thicken it slightly.
- Add vanilla extract for a deeper flavor, but it is optional.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
