Here is a unique Valentine’s Day recipe you and your loved one can enjoy when you add it to just about any dessert (or even breakfast). This is a tasty strawberry topping recipe is made with strawberries (fresh or frozen), sugar, spices, and a touch of liqueur. You can make a non-alcoholic version for the kiddies then add in the liqueur for the adults to share. You are going to love how easy it is to make this strawberry topping and how full of flavor it is!
Strawberry Topping Recipe:
Topping Ingredients-
2 cups of fresh sliced strawberries
3 tbsp of butter
1/2 cup of light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup strawberry liqueur
How To Make Strawberry Topping:
Collect all of the ingredients onto the counter along with a saucepan or skillet.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Slowly stir in the light brown sugar and mix until smooth.
Add the cinnamon and vanilla into the butter mixture and cook over low to medium low heat until it begins to bubble.
Once the sauce is smooth, add the sliced strawberries. I suggest using fresh strawberries if you have access to them because they are always the most delicious but frozen strawberries will work fine too.
Continue cooking and stirring until fruit is tender about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and it is ready to serve to the little ones.
Or if you are making this topping for a romantic evening, you can add the strawberry liqueur and cook for another 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to fully come together as the alcohol cooks off a bit. Remove from heat, allow to cool.
That’s it- now you are ready to serve your strawberry topping!
This strawberry topping is perfect on panna cotta, ice cream, brownies, cheesecake, or even pancakes if you are more of the breakfast-in-bed romantic. Make anyone of these desserts into a heart-shape and you have the ideal treat to top off a wonderfully romantic evening.
Printable Recipe For Strawberry Topping
Easy Strawberry Topping Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh sliced strawberries
- 3 tbsp of butter
- 1/2 cup of light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/3 cup strawberry liqueur
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and slowly stir in the light brown sugar and mix until smooth.
- Then add the vanilla and cinnamon into the butter mix.
- Once the sauce is smooth, add the sliced strawberries bring to a light simmer. Stir regularly until fruit is tender about 15 minutes.
- Non-alchohol version- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
- Alcohol version- Add the liqueur and cook for 5 more minutes. Then remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Strawberry Topping Recipe
Serves: 8
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Amount Per Serving: 1/4 cup
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| Calories | 126.07 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4.47 g | 6.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.75 g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0.17 g | ||
| Cholesterol 11.45 mg | 3.7% | |
| Sodium 4.51 mg | 0.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.57 g | 5.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.93 g | 0% | |
| Sugars 15.17 g | ||
| Protein 0.34 g | ||
| Vitamin A 4.09 % | Vitamin C 24.84 % | |
| Calcium 1.83 % | Iron 1.42 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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sandra davis says
that looks yummy………gonna have to try it……thanks for sharing
Patty says
I can imagine that on so many things. Mmmm, ice cream, brownies, waffles.