Don’t buy that container of sauce cuz I’m happy to show you how to make strawberry glaze homemade.
You can make your own from scratch – no jams or jello mixes are needed!
How to Make Strawberry Glaze
- 1 pound strawberries, rinsed, stemmed & cored, and cut into slices
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup cold water (add 1/4 cup more if needed)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Place a the strawberries, lemon juice, water, and sugar into a bowl. Stir and let sit for at least 20 minutes so the sugar can draw the juices from the strawberries.
Drain the juices from the strawberries into a saucepan.
Whisk cornstarch into the juices until the lumps are gone. Place over medium-high or high heat (watch closely) and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk and remove from heat after it has thickened.
Allow the glaze to cool completely so it doesn’t cook your strawberries.
Stir cooled glaze back into the strawberries.
This glaze is perfect over yogurt, pancakes, shortcakes, cheesecake, pound cake, or on top of a Strawberry Pudding Tart. You’re welcome.
As I followed the directions I put all into saucepan. I thought weird that cornstarch goes in at that point. As I continued reading directions I saw it was to be put in later.
I hope this doesn’t ruin my glaze. Ugh. Maybe note all but the cornstarch!
Will let you know if that way still turns out. I’m thinking it might thicken a little and then strawberries won’t be easily drained.
Hi! I’m so sorry for the concern because of my mistake. The cornstarch needs to come to a boil to thicken, though, so your glaze will still turn out great. Thank you for catching that, Karen. I’m so glad you wrote! I have changed the instructions.
Hi, The glaze turned out great. Thanks for a great recipe.
Awesome! I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you again for making it and letting me know how it went.
Hi… Someone made me some of the strawberry glaze. It is amazing!! Please help me. It’s five days old at this point. I don’t want to throw it away. I want to continue to enjoy it. Could you tell me how long it will last in the refrigerator? Thank you so much
Awww, I love this! I’m so sorry for my delayed reply; but, it should last about one week.