Fresh Strawberry Sauce

By Coldsnap46

"This is an excellent sauce for pies and cakes - especially cheesecakes!" --Recipe by Chef John

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1/4 cup white sugar, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

Combine strawberries, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Whisk 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Whisk cornstarch mixture into strawberry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.

Note: Prep video for this recipe available on website. Helpful tips/suggestions from reviews of this recipe available on website. *One reviewer did not puree the strawberries because she wanted bits of fruit in it.