Or you can also call this strawberry topping. Either way, this is gonna be your go-to strawberry sauce for everything!
If you’ve been here a while, you probably already know how much I LOVE strawberries. Kahit hindi pa strawberry season, I’m always looking for a reason to add them to everything! Strawberry Yogurt Pops, Strawberry Champorado, Strawberry tres Leches Cake, Low Carb Strawberry Muffins, and this Strawberry Walnut Salad –strawberry lover talaga, okay?
And now, let’s add one more to the list—Homemade Strawberry Sauce (or topping, whichever you like to call it). It’s sweet, fruity, tangy, and takes just 15 minutes to make. I swear, once you try this, you’ll be making a batch every week.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Sauce
✔ Super easy to make – only a handful of ingredients
✔ Ready in 15 minutes – perfect for busy mornings or quick cravings
✔ Versatile – Use it on drinks, breakfast, or dessert
✔ Homemade goodness – No artificial stuff, just real fruit flavor
What You Can Use It For
This strawberry sauce is an all-around superstar! Here’s how I like to use it:
- Drizzled over cheesecake or pancakes (perfect pang-Sunday breakfast!)
- Swirled into iced coffee or homemade lemonade for a fruity twist
- As a topping for waffles, french toast, or even yogurt
- Over a scoop (or two, no judgment!) of vanilla ice cream
- Poured over a slice of chocolate cake or buttery pound cake
Feeling fancy? Mix it into your overnight oats or layer it into parfaits for a breakfast that looks as good as it tastes.
Tips and Notes
🍓 Sweetness Check:
Strawberries vary in sweetness depending on the season. Taste yours first—if they’re naturally sweet, feel free to use a bit less sugar. If they’re tart, add a little more sugar para sakto sa panlasa mo.
🍓 Try Other Fruits:
This recipe is flexible! You can switch strawberries for raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or even cherries (just pit and halve them first). Each fruit gives a unique flavor twist, but the cooking method stays the same. Super sulit!
🍓 Storing Your Sauce:
If you have leftovers (lucky you!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to a week. It may thicken as it chills—just warm it up in the microwave or over low heat and it’s ready to pour again.
Whether it’s breakfast with the kids, merienda, or dessert date with hubby, this Homemade Strawberry Sauce will make everything extra special. It’s one of those simple joys in the kitchen—made with love and shared with the people you love most. ❤️
Let me know if you try it ha? And tag me on Instagram if you do—@thepeachkitchen. I’d love to see what you top with your strawberry sauce!
PrintHomemade Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 500g frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Zest and juice from 1/2 small lemon (optional, but highly recommended for added brightness)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Make the Cornstarch Slurry
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This will act as the thickening agent for our sauce—simple, but so essential for that silky finish! - Combine Everything in a Saucepan
Grab a small saucepan and add the cornstarch slurry, sliced strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar. Set it on the stove over medium heat. - Stir and Simmer
With a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, gently stir everything together. As the sauce warms up, the strawberries will begin to soften and release their juices. You can mash some of them as you go to help create that perfect texture—chunky or smooth, it’s up to you! - Let It Thicken
Keep stirring while the sauce simmers over medium heat for about 5 minutes. You’ll notice it thickening into a syrupy, glossy sauce. Once it reaches your desired consistency, take it off the heat. It will continue to thicken a little more as it cools. - Serve or Store
You can serve the sauce warm over pancakes, cheesecake, or ice cream—yum! If you’re saving it for later, let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the fridge. It keeps well for up to a week. If it thickens too much, just reheat it gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until it’s pourable again.
