Fresh Strawberry Sauce

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This fresh strawberry sauce is an excellent sauce for pies and cakes — especially cheesecakes!

By
John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on January 6, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled

  • ¼ cup white sugar, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. Combine strawberries, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Whisk 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl.

  4. Whisk cornstarch mixture into strawberry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  5. Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.

    close up view of a chocolate cake sandwich with ice cream with Fresh Strawberry Sauce, garnished with mint, on a white plate
    Melissa Goff

Editor's Note

Chef John serves this sauce over his New York-Style Cheesecake.

262 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53 Calories
0g Fat
13g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 92mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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