Homemade Strawberry Dessert Topping

Name: Homemade Strawberry Dessert Topping
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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.
Stir in strawberries; remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Strawberry Sauce in Light & Tasty August/September 2005