Strawberry Sauce (For French Toast)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Fresh and tasty strawberry sauce recipe for your breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

18g

Fat

Nothing screams 'weekend brunch' like a stack of fluffy French toast slices, drizzled in a fresh and sweet homemade strawberry sauce. This simple recipe only requires a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry. The tartness of the lemon juice and sweetness of the jam blend perfectly to create a balanced and delicious sauce that would complement any breakfast dish. Easy and quick to make, this recipe is perfect for those busy mornings when you still want to enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until fully dissolved.
2.	In a medium saucepan, combine the jam and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3.	Once the jam has melted and is beginning to bubble, slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture, continuously whisking until fully incorporated.
4.	Continue to cook on medium heat for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
5.	Remove from heat and stir in the chopped walnuts (if desired). Serve immediately on top of your favorite French toast recipe or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

PROS

This strawberry sauce adds a burst of fresh flavor and sweetness to your breakfast dishes.

It is incredibly easy and quick to make, with only a few ingredients needed.

CONS

The added sugar in the jam may not be suitable for those following a low-sugar or diabetic diet.
Chopped walnuts are optional, but add extra calories and fat to the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this sauce is not particularly healthy due to the added sugar, it does contain some beneficial nutrients found in strawberries such as Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

	2 teaspoons cornstarch
	2/3 cup cold water
	1 cup jam ( strawberry , or other variation )
	2 teaspoons lemon juice
	walnuts ( chopped ) ( optional )