Fresh Raspberry Sauce

This raspberry sauce recipe by Chef John is easy to make, refreshingly delicious, and perfect for topping ice cream, cheesecake, or chocolate cake!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 44 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1.5 pounds fresh raspberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine raspberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until raspberries break down, sugar dissolves, and sauce is heated through, 3 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Press sauce through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds. Cool to room temperature; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 45 minutes.