Description
This easy raspberry sauce recipe is a perfect sweet and tangy topping made from fresh frozen raspberries, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. It’s simple to prepare on the stovetop and adds a vibrant burst of flavor to desserts like cheesecake, ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt. The sauce is thickened using cornstarch for a smooth consistency, and whole raspberries are added at the end for texture and freshness.
Ingredients
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Raspberry Sauce
- 12 ounces frozen unsweetened raspberries (about 2 to 2 ½ cups), divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Combine initial ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together 1 ½ cups of the frozen raspberries, granulated sugar, and ½ cup water. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.
- Prepare and add cornstarch slurry: In a separate small cup, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Pour this slurry into the boiling raspberry mixture and stir well.
- Thicken the sauce: Continue cooking the mixture on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, and allow it to boil for 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and add the tablespoon of salted butter. Mix until the butter fully melts and incorporates into the sauce.
- Cool and add remaining raspberries: Let the raspberry sauce cool for about 15 minutes, then gently stir in the remaining ½ cup of raspberries. Allow the sauce to cool further to room temperature before serving.
- Serve: Use this versatile raspberry sauce as a delicious topping over desserts like cheesecake, ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, you can strain the sauce after cooking to remove seeds.
- If fresh raspberries are available, they can be used instead of frozen; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This sauce can be gently reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
- Adjust sugar amount according to your preferred level of sweetness or the tartness of your raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
