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    Home » Recipes » Condiments and Sauces » Easy Raspberry Sauce

    PUBLISHED: June 21, 2022 • By Toni Dash 8 Comments

    Easy Raspberry Sauce

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    raspberry sauce in jar with spoon.

    This easy Raspberry Sauce recipe is perfect any time of the year! Only three ingredients and 5 minutes cooking time are needed. After cooling you have a versatile sauce that’s a perfect topping on everything from cake to Greek yogurt!

    raspberry sauce in jar with spoon.

    Making homemade fruit sauces is easy and delicious. You can use this raspberry sauce in so many different ways. It’s a dessert sauce for special occasions or perfect over plain yogurt or vanilla ice cream.

    The fresh raspberry sauce is perfect warm or chilled, with slight tang of raspberry tartness mixed with sweetness. It’s a smooth sauce that’s ready after less than 5 minutes cooking time. Make it as thick as desired by how long you cook it.

    Only four simple ingredients are needed including fresh berries. If you enjoy some texture in the sauce (think raspberry jam with less seeds) you can leave some of the seeds in the sauce too! It can be totally customized to your personal preferences and made differently every time!

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    • Recipe Ingredients Notes
    • How to make Raspberry Sauce
    • How to Use it
    • How to Store
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    Recipe Ingredients Notes

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    Granulated sugar. You’ll need 1/4 cup!

    Cornstarch. This is the thickening agent that allows the homemade raspberry sauce to thicken as it cooks and cools.

    Fresh raspberries. You’ll use 12 ounces (2 6 ounce containers) to make this delicious sauce.

    raspberry sauce in jar from side.

    How to make Raspberry Sauce

    STEP 1. Cook

    In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, water, and cornstarch (photo 1). Add in the raspberries and mix everything together (photo 2).

    Cook on the stovetop at a medium heat and stir frequently until a boil has been reached. Continue stirring until the raspberries have completely broken down (photo 3).

    Check the sauce consistency by dipping a spoon into the sauce. It should coat the back of a spoon. Stop cooking for a thinner sauce. For a thick raspberry sauce continue cooking until it has reached the desired thickness (note it will continue to thicken as it cools).

    raspberry sauce recipes steps 1-4.

    STEP 2. Strain

    Pour the cooked raspberry mixture into a fine-mesh strainer (or fine mesh sieve), over a bowl (photo 4), and allow the sauce to drain through (photo 5). Push the cooked raspberries around with a rubber spatula (photo 6) or spoon to force the sauce through the mesh.

    Discard the raspberry seeds from the strainer (photo 7).

    raspberry sauce recipes steps 5-8.

    STEP 3. Cool

    Pour the sauce into a small jar and allow to cool fully (cool to room temperature before sealing and placing in the refrigerator) (photo 8). The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

    Serve warm or chilled.

    How to Use it

    There are so many ways to enjoy this delicious raspberry sauce. Here are just a few suggestions:

    • ice cream
    • on a yogurt parfait
    • over Greek yogurt
    • on chocolate cake (regular or flourless chocolate cake)
    • on pound cake slices
    • on angel food cake
    • on a stack of pancakes or waffles
    • on French toast
    • brownies
    • Stir it into cake filling
    • over grilled or roasted meats (think pork chops)
    raspberry sauce in jar on cheesecake bars.

    How to Store

    Store in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use frozen raspberries?

    Yes! Make sure they are fully thawed. Place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture from thawing before starting the recipe.

    How much sauce does this make?

    The recipe makes about 1 cup of raspberry sauce.

    Is this the same as raspberry coulis?

    Close but not exactly. Raspberry coulis would not include a thickener, cornstarch in this case. It is just sweetened strained fruit sauce (raspberry puree strained to make a seedless sauce).

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    Easy Raspberry Sauce

    Delicious raspberry sauce has a combination of sweet and slightly tangy flavors perfect for drizzling over many desserts, pancakes, waffles, yogurt and every grilled or roasted meats. Make it as thick or thin as you like (instructions included). Very easy recipe.
    5 from 21 votes
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Cooling Time (estimate): 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 2-tablespoon servings (total yield: 1 cup)
    Calories: 49kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 12 ounces fresh raspberries
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar and water. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, mashing the berries as they cook. Cook until the berries are fully broken down.
      1/4 cup granulated sugar, 12 ounces fresh raspberries, 1/3 cup water
    • Remove from heat and pour the cooked raspberry mixture into a fine mesh strainer, over a bowl, and allow the sauce to drain through. Push the sauce around with a spatula or spoon to help this process.
      Scrape the outside of the strainer into the bowl. Discard the seed mixture inside the strainer.
    • Combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry (dissolve the cornstarch).
      1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • Return the berry mixture to the sauce pan. Add the slurry and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken (just a few minutes).
    • Remove from heat and pour the sauce into a small glass jar (with lid). Allow the sauce to cool slightly, seal and place in the refrigerator to cool fully. The sauce will continue to thicken as it chills.
    • The sauce can be served warm or chill the sauce in the refrigerator and serve cold. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Notes

    For a thinner sauce: either cut the cornstarch down to 1 1/2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon water or if you like the thickness of the sauce before adding the cornstarch, omit the cornstarch thickening step.
    How to Store
    Store in an airtight container (jar) in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve warm or chilled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. wilhelmina says

      June 21, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      So good! I topped a slice of cheesecake with this sauce and it was amazing!

      Reply
    2. Ashley says

      June 21, 2022 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      I can’t believe something so delicious only took me 5 minutes to make!! amazing!

      Reply
    3. Tara G says

      June 21, 2022 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      Well this didn’t last long! I made it for our ice cream sundaes and everyone loved it!

      Reply
    4. kushigalu says

      June 21, 2022 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      Love how simple & delicious this raspberry sauce is. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Julie says

      June 21, 2022 at 9:04 am

      I love this sauce and all the ways you can use it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Jess says

      June 21, 2022 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      I love this sauce drizzled over my ice cream!

      Reply
    7. Kate says

      June 21, 2022 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      I love using up my home grown raspberries with this sauce – perfect for all sorts of desserts and poured over granola for breakfast, yum!

      Reply
    8. Kali Alexandria says

      June 21, 2022 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      Minimal ingredients and delicious? Yes, please!

      Reply

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