Elevate your desserts with this Easy Strawberry Glaze Recipe that bursts with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfect for cakes, pancakes, or as a topping for ice cream, this glaze is a delightful and versatile addition to any sweet treat.
Author:Celeste
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:Approximately 4 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Cooking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb fresh strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Wash strawberries thoroughly, remove green tops, and slice them.
In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until well mixed.
Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until the mixture starts bubbling (about 5–7 minutes).
Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool before use.
Pour your glaze over desserts like cakes or fruit salads and enjoy!