This 4 ingredient Triple Berry Sauce uses frozen mixed berries for an easy and delicious dessert sauce, pie filling, and more! It takes less than 10 minutes to make and is so delectable you'll want to eat it straight off the spoon.
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This Triple Berry Sauce, Filling, and Topping is going to blow your mind. And your nostrils. Really. Just try simmering this on the stove. It's better than a candle! Plus it makes the perfect air freshener if you're trying to sell your house.😉
On a lazy weekend morning I will put this on the back of the stove while I add water to a store-bought waffle mix. (Don't judge - sometimes easier is better). Investing a few minutes to make this sauce will reap a morning full of, "Oh, Mom! What smell so amazing?" or "Your the best, Mom." Or if it's coming from my youngest son I'll get a nod. I take what I can get.
🥇 Why it’s great!
- It's so versatile. What can you not use it on? I have used this on pancakes, waffles, and ice cream. It is also splendid in cobbler, pie, turnovers, hand pies, and yogurt.
- It takes 4 simple ingredients that you probably have in your freezer and pantry already.
- From start to finish it's takes no longer than 10 minutes. Bam! Homemade deliciousness in a jiffy.
- Better than any candle. Your house will smell like a bakery!
🫐 Ingredients
You only need 4 ingredients for this recipe: Frozen mixed berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. The lemon really does the trick to giving it a fresh summer taste, and the cornstarch is used for thickening.
🔪 Instructions
This is so simple. Put all the ingredients into a sauce pan over low to medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. You can leave it thinner for a sauce or thicker for a filling. Then just let it cool before using.
It's perfect as is, but if you want a smoother texture feel free to blend it with an immersion blender to your desired consistency. For an even smoother sauce strain the blended sauce through a metal strainer to remove the seeds.
👨👩👧👦 For a crowd
This recipe makes 4 cups of triple berry sauce, which typically serves about 12-16 people when used as a topping or sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipes in a large pot to serve more.
👨🏼🍳 Tips & Tricks
- If you realize you want a thicker sauce after you've started cooking it, do not add more cornstarch directly to the sauce. Whisk each additional tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then add to sauce and continue cooking until thickened.
🙋 Questions & Answers
If you store it in a sealed container or jar in the fridge it will keep well for 7-10 days. Allow it to cool before storing in order to prevent condensation, which will add extra water to the sauce.
Yes, you can substitute with 7-8 cups of fresh blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
Frozen triple berries is a mix of blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. However, some mixed berry packages may include strawberries as well. You can use triple berries or mixed berries - both are equally delicious!
This recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the sauce. If you want a filling instead of a sauce, use more cornstarch for extra thickness (see recipe card). Also know that the sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
📖 How to use mixed berry sauce
- Spoon some of it on top of shortcake or this Lemon Loaf Cake. Add a dollop of whipped cream and you are good to go!
- This makes a great topping for these Famous Farm Pancakes, for waffles, or for crepes.
- It's the perfect filling for this Berry Cobbler with Cake Mix!
- Serve it over ice cream, in a pie, in turnovers, or in hand pies.
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📋 Recipe
The Best Triple Berry Sauce, Filling and Topping
Ingredients
- 2 pounds triple berry mix frozen
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch plus more if needed
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients in a sauce pan. Use 3 tablespoons of cornstarch if you are making a sauce or topping. Use 4 tablespoons of cornstarch if you want a filling.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Allow to cool. If you want a smoother finished product blend with immersion blender to desired texture. For a completely smooth texture, strain blended sauce through a metal strainer until all seeds are removed. Store until ready to use.
Notes
- If you realize you want a thicker sauce after you've started cooking it, do not add more cornstarch directly to the sauce. Whisk each additional tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then add to sauce and continue cooking until thickened.
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Nutrition
All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.
Krista says
This is a great and easy recipe. I didn't have lemon juice but did have tru lemon packets so used 1 with a bit of water. We layered this filling in yogurt parfaits and it was delicious!
Misty says
Sounds great with yogurt parfaits. We're glad you enjoyed it!
Amber says
What if I don't have lemon juice...Is there a substitute that may be used?
Danielle says
Good question. I'm thinking orange or lime should work. I haven't tried it myself so it's hard to say, but if you give it a try let me know how it turns out.
Aspen says
I can’t believe how easy a versatile this stuff is! Great in Greek yogurt, I love it as a syrup alternative for pancakes, and it’s even delicious to steal a little spoonful of when raiding the fridge for a snack, haha.
Misty says
I love the yogurt idea! Sounds great with some granola on top 😀