With an overabundance of frozen fruit in the freezer, I decided I needed to clear some space and came up with this insanely simple, yet delicious recipe. You could use fresh fruit, but the frozen is quicker and easier because the fruit is all prepped and ready to go.
This might be the quickest recipe you’ve ever made, it comes together in twenty minutes or less and serves a crowd. It’s a great sauce to have on hand for a quick company worthy dessert. I mainly use it over ice cream, with a sprinkling of toasted, slivered almonds. However, it is equally good for breakfast over some yogurt, with a bit of granola to top it off.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
1/3- 1/2 cup sugar
zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbs. lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
Combine the fruit, sugar, zest and juice in a medium saucepan. Toss to mix in the sugar and zest and cook over medium-low heat, until the fruit is thawed and starts releasing its juices. Stir to fully combine and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. The longer it cooks, the thicker it will get. So, watch the consistency and if you like a thinner sauce, then pull it off the heat on the earlier side. Be aware that it will thicken a little as it cools.
Feel free to use a masher to break down the berries or pureé if you prefer a smoother sauce. Personally, I like some texture, so I mash the berries a bit, but still have some larger pieces.
That’s it, your done! Serve it warm or room temperature, whether for dessert, over ice cream or for breakfast over yogurt, this sauce definitely does not disappoint.
NOTES
The fruit combinations are endless, be creative, toss in what you have, I guarantee it will be delicious. The sugar is a guideline, if you prefer less sweet, go for the 1/3 cup. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add up to the 1/2 cup, the choice is yours. I tend to go on the lighter side with the sugar, closer to the 1/3 cup, but the full 1/2 cup would certainly be fine too.
I used mostly strawberries, and some blueberries, because that’s what I had. Nectarines or peaches would be tasty as well. The amounts certainly don’t have to be exact. Although this is excellent as written, play with it to find the combination of fruits and the sweetness that you prefer. Let me know how it turns out.
