Homemade Strawberry Dessert Topping

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
From Roanoke, Illinois, Evelyn Kennell sends this colorful berry topping that's simply ideal draped over angel food cake or low-fat frozen yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries or 2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Mash strawberries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Stir in strawberries; remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.