Raspberry Sauce
A vibrant, tangy-sweet raspberry sauce that pairs beautifully with cheesecakes, pancakes, ice cream, or breakfast pastries. Made in minutes with just a few ingredients for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until raspberries break down and mixture begins to simmer (about 5 minutes).
- For a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes more until thickened.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth sauce or leave as is for a rustic texture.
- Cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your berries.
- Great served warm or cold.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months—just thaw before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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