Homemade Strawberry Dessert Topping Food

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY DESSERT TOPPING

Steps:

• Mash strawberries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in strawberries; remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY SAUCE (TOPPING)

Steps:

• Whisk the cornstarch and water together until all the cornstarch has dissolved. (I just use a fork to mix-very easy.)
• Place the cornstarch mixture, along with the rest of the ingredients, into a small saucepan over medium heat. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir the mixture as it cooks. Break up some of the strawberries as you stir.
• Bring it to a simmer and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. After 5 minutes, remove pan from the heat and allow to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
• You can serve the sauce warm before it cools completely if desired, or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Strawberry topping will be thick after refrigeration, so microwave for 15 seconds or warm on the stove to thin out, if desired.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY TOPPING WITH SECRET INGREDIENT

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the strawberries, sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved. Heat the mixture to boiling, stirring often. Reduce heat and add the vanilla and lemon juice.
• In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and two tablespoons of water. Mix well.
• Pour this into the boiling strawberry mixture. Stir and boil over medium-low heat for 4 minutes or until the mixture has thickened a bit.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon of butter and mix until the butter has completely melted.
• If you'd like your strawberry syrup to have a nice red color, add a few drops of red food coloring. This is completely optional.
• Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes, then add the last cup of quartered, fresh strawberries.
• Serve over whatever dessert you'd like!
• Refrigerate the leftovers.

STRAWBERRY DESSERT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mash strawberries; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in strawberries; remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.