Zutaten für Junior's Fresh Strawberry Sauce
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- a few drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
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Zubereitung von Junior's Fresh Strawberry Sauce
- Wash, hull, and slice 1 pound of fresh strawberries into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sugar syrup. Stir constantly to prevent clumping.
- Return the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add a few drops of red food coloring (optional).
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Let the sauce cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
513g
Fat
0g
Carbs
51g
