Mixed Berry Sauce

Transform your desserts, breakfast dishes, and more with this luscious Mixed Berry Sauce, a vibrant and versatile recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Made with a blend of fresh or frozen berries, a touch of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla, this homemade sauce is naturally sweetened and thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry. Whether drizzled over pancakes, swirled into yogurt, or used as a topping for cheesecakes and ice cream, this rich berry sauce adds a boldly flavorful and colorful finishing touch to any dish. With its quick prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, it's the perfect way to savor the essence of summer berries all year long. Store it in the fridge for up to a week to keep the berry bliss going!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries and granulated sugar over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the lemon juice and stir gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 4

Once the berries start to release juice and the mixture comes to a simmer, add the cornstarch slurry to the pan.

Step 5

Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Let the sauce cool slightly, then serve warm, or cool completely and refrigerate for future use.

Step 8

The sauce will thicken further as it cools. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	638.4 grams (638.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663

Total Fat 1.80g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.60g	61%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 134.60g
Protein 3.50g	7%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 540mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.3%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 95.7%