Homemade Raspberry Sauce
A quick, foolproof raspberry sauce with just 3 ingredients that's perfect for topping desserts.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 oz frozen raspberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring often, until the raspberries break down and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity with more sugar or lemon juice, if desired.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
This recipe is moderately tart, which will make it pair well with cheesecake or other desserts. You can adjust the sugar and lemon to your taste preferences based on what you’re serving it with.
Yields: ~¾ cup of sauce after straining.