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Five ramekins with different fruit toppings.

Fruit Topping/Sauce

This fruit topping is easy to make and is great for cheesecakes, pancakes, waffles, yogurt and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jessica and Merissa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Diced fruit (fresh or frozen) see notes for fruit options
  • ¼ cup Water or fruit juice decrease sugar if using fruit juice
  • 2-4 tablepsoons Sugar or sweetener of choice amount will depend on the sweetness of the fruit you're using.
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon or lime juice

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan, place over medium heat and stir until combined.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes or until the fruit is softened, saucy and slightly thickened.

Notes

Fruit that works well
  • Peaches
  • Mango
  • Cherries
  • Pineapple
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
Sweeteners
  • Cane sugar
  • Raw sugar
  • Honey 
  • Maple syrup
  • Coconut sugar
If you want the topping thicker then you can mix 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1-2 teaspoons of cold water and stir into the topping, make sure to bring it to a boil to thicken the cornstarch.
If you want more of a fruit sauce than a topping then make the topping as instructed, let it cool slightly then blend it until it reaches the desired consistency.
We have not included any nutritional facts because they will vary greatly based on what fruit and sweeteners you use.