Ingredients
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- 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth.
- Stir in the sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until it reaches a boil.
- Boil for 30-60 seconds before reducing the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened; it should coat the back of a spatula.
- Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg