Description
This easy raspberry sauce is a simple, delicious topping made from fresh or frozen raspberries, perfect for enhancing desserts like cheesecake, cakes, and ice cream. It features a balance of sweetness and tartness with a bright lemon juice kick, cooked on the stovetop and strained for a smooth, seedless finish.
Ingredients
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Raspberry Sauce Ingredients
- 12 oz raspberries (fresh or frozen; about 3⅓ cups)
- 4 to 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Heat: Add the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil while mashing the raspberries gently with a spoon or potato masher to break them down and release their juices. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and taste. Adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Strain the seeds: Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to press firmly on the solids, extracting as much pulp and juice as possible while leaving the seeds behind. This pulp is what thickens the sauce.
- Adjust consistency (optional): If the sauce is too thick, thin it slightly by stirring in water one teaspoon at a time. Remember, the sauce will thicken further as it cools, so achieve the desired consistency accordingly.
- Serve: Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or container. Drizzle it over cheesecake, cakes, ice cream, or any dessert you prefer for a fresh, fruity finish. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so avoid thinning excessively during preparation.
- Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your raspberries and personal preference.
- Fresh or frozen raspberries work equally well; if using frozen, thaw partially before cooking.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: raspberry sauce, easy raspberry sauce, fruit sauce, dessert topping, fresh raspberry sauce, stovetop sauce
