Homemade Strawberry Glaze

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Description

Perfect for topping ice cream, cheesecake and many other desserts, this EASY homemade Strawberry Topping is out of this world delicious!

Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and quartered, divided
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Directions
  1. Add 1 cup of the hulled strawberries to a bowl and mash using a potato masher or pastry cutter.
  2. mashed strawberries
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the mashed strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and water. Bring to a low boil.
  4. making strawberry sauce
  5. Stirring constantly, cook for 3-8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in reserved 1 cup chopped diced strawberries and the salt.
  7. Allow to cool fully before refrigerating or freezing. If canning (see instructions above) do this while hot.