This post was originally published on May 16th, 2013.
As much as I love eating juicy, plump, fresh berries by handful, I absolutely love making sweet berry desserts, sauces and jams. And one of the simplest things you can do with fresh (or even frozen) raspberries is to make simple raspberry sauce. So you can smother your pancakes, crepes, waffles, ice cream, cheesecake, and any kind of cake with it. Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce, anyone? Or how about this stunning Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars that I made with honey-glazed raspberry sauce a while back.
For this recipe, you’ll need only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes. Also, this raspberry sauce is made without cornstarch. Really, you don’t need it, because raspberries already have enough pectin in them to thicken on its own. Quick tip: the longer you cook the sauce, the thicker it gets.
Here’re step by step photos to show you just how easy it is to make a simple raspberry sauce. You can use either sugar or honey, both works quite well.
If this isn’t the easiest recipe, I don’t know what is.
Next Tuesday, I have another gorgeous new recipe using this exact raspberry sauce. Make sure you’re subscribed to my weekly newsletter, because you don’t wanna miss!
Seedless Raspberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 oz 170gr fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar or raw honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Place raspberries, sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan.
- Bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer over medium low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
- Strain through mesh sieve to remove seeds.
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Can I double this recipe? My daughter wants a chocolate ice cream cake for her birthday… ( chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream) I thought I would make this to drizzle over the top to cut some of the chocolate.
Hi, Kristi. Yes, you can definitely double the recipe. No adjustment necessary. Your daughter has a good taste! And I love the idea of pairing chocolate ice cream cake with raspberry sauce!! YUM!
I was following the recipe and finally noticed “Shinee” and my 1st thought are you a Shawol?
Kpop group Shinee world followers are called Shawols. My daughter is one.
Hi, Heidi. I had to google “shawol”. No, I’m not a Shawol. And I get asked about SHINee a lot. Haha Shinee is a Mongolian name. 😉
Is this good to add to a cake mixture? How much do I use for a batch of 12 cupcakes?
Hi, Susan. If your cupcake recipe calls for raspberry sauce, then sure, you can use it. But I’m not sure on how much to use.
I’m so happy I found this recipe! I kept looking for a raspberry sauce recipe without corn starch because I can’t have it and couldn’t find one till I saw this. I’ve made it several times and it’s so delicious on brownies!
Kamie, so happy you found what you were looking for! And yes, this sauce is amazing on brownies! YUM! Thank you for your feedback!
Hey how do I store this sauce can I put it in the fridge or leave it out and does it get tho let in the fridge
Hi, Rayan. Store it in the fridge, it’ll be just fine.
How long will this sauce keep if bottled immediately after making? Thanks
Hi, Kristina. It’ll be good for up to a month in the fridge. Hope you’ll enjoy!
What could be better than a seedless raspberry sauce? Simple and amazing! I love the Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars too!
Thank you, Tamara! Those bars are quite special. 🙂
This does look delicious! I can think of many ways to use it… yum! Pinning 🙂
Thanks, Natasha!
What a gloriously coloured sauce. Just perfect for drizzling or pouring. Look forward to seeing the recipe with it.
Helen, indeed the color is gorgeous! Thank you! The new post is up now. 🙂
I could have used this the other day, I made ‘brains’ for a kid’s birthday party! 😛
I love this post and those bars look absolutely amazing!! 😀
Oh this would have been perfect. Haha Thanks for stopping by, Krysten!
Oh my! These lemon raspberry bars look delectable! I’m with you, I love making raspberry sauce! It’s so easy and there is no better taste in the world! I’ve never used honey, I’m going to give that a try this year. Thanks!
Honey is just another alternative and adds just tiny bit special flavor. Hope you enjoy it, Beth!
Very good to know! pinning for later, thanks!
Thanks, Derek!