It's Saturday! As the weekend and warmer weather sets in, so do the summer desserts. Just because I prefer to eat healthy doesn't mean I skip dessert. I love topping homemade vanilla ice cream with my super easy 5 minute strawberry sauce.
If you think that goopy red stuff they sell in the produce section next to the fresh strawberries is strawberry sauce, you've been missing out! This sauce is simple, delicious and much healthier than the high fructose corn-syrup and sugar infused goo they sell at the grocery store.
Simple Strawberry Sauce
Wash, clean and slice as many strawberries as you have on hand. Place them in a pot and put it on the stove over medium-low heat. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot with approximately 1/4-inch of water. Let the berries slowly come to a simmer and soften.
Use a fork to lightly mash the fruit. As the strawberries soften, they will generate more liquid. When the berries are soft, use a stick blender to puree the fruit into a sauce. Taste the strawberry sauce and add a sprinkle of stevia to sweeten. Let the sauce cook down to the desired consistency.
Pour the strawberry sauce over cheesecake, ice cream, strawberry shortcake or angel food cake. Or, use the sauce as a starter for a smoothie or strawberry daiquiri! Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!
Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living
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If you think that goopy red stuff they sell in the produce section next to the fresh strawberries is strawberry sauce, you've been missing out! This sauce is simple, delicious and much healthier than the high fructose corn-syrup and sugar infused goo they sell at the grocery store.
Simple Strawberry Sauce
Wash, clean and slice as many strawberries as you have on hand. Place them in a pot and put it on the stove over medium-low heat. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot with approximately 1/4-inch of water. Let the berries slowly come to a simmer and soften.
Use a fork to lightly mash the fruit. As the strawberries soften, they will generate more liquid. When the berries are soft, use a stick blender to puree the fruit into a sauce. Taste the strawberry sauce and add a sprinkle of stevia to sweeten. Let the sauce cook down to the desired consistency.
Pour the strawberry sauce over cheesecake, ice cream, strawberry shortcake or angel food cake. Or, use the sauce as a starter for a smoothie or strawberry daiquiri! Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!
Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living
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Yum!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! ~Angela
DeleteYum, love strawberries! They are especially good with ice-cream or Greek yogurt.
ReplyDeleteTis' the season! I've been eating them like crazy since they are in the stores so early this year! Yum! ~Angela
DeleteMmmm...I want to come to your house for dessert! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is tasty!! Let me know when you're in Iowa! :) ~Angela
DeleteI wait (impatiently) every year for the strawberries to come into season so I can go picking. There's nothing like a fresh-picked berry.
ReplyDeleteI agree! We had a strawberry patch on the farm while I was growing up. I miss picking fresh berries. Now I eagerly await the farmer's market produce! ~ Angela, Whole Foods Living, http://www.wholefoodsliving.blogspot.com/
DeleteMmmm, sounds delicious! I think I'll have a frozen strawberry margarita please ;)
ReplyDeleteYou and me both! Hey, it is the weekend! :) ~Angela
DeleteThis looks amazing!!! I have learned so much about food and found so many great recipes which is why I have nominated you for the Liebster Award, Congrats!! http://www.foodfunandfotos.com/2012/04/i-would-like-to-thank-academy.html
ReplyDeleteHi Adena, Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you're enjoying Whole Foods Living. Thank you for the award nomination! ~ Angela
DeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting! :) Angela
DeleteThis sounds heavenly! Love strawberries!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have been eating them like crazy for the past 2 weeks! I'm loving the "early crop"! ~Angela
DeleteSounds wonderful. We often mash strawberries and bananas and top our pancakes with them.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds yummy, Jaipi! Now, you're making me hungry! ~Angela
DeleteThank you for sharing how to make simple strawberry sauce. Strawberries are a favorite in my house.
ReplyDeleteMine too! My hubby isn't a big fruit or veggie eater, but I can whip this up and know he's getting a serving of fruit without even noticing! :) ~Angela
DeleteYum! Will have to try this.
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy! You can also use the same method to make blueberry or rhubarb sauce. Enjoy! ~Angela
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