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How to Whip Up RASPBERRY SAUCE to help make happy pancakes

Published: Jun 1, 2020 ยท Modified: Oct 29, 2020 by Madalaine ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท

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A Raspberry Sauce is a delicate balance of tangy and sweet that's amazing on ice cream, pancakes, chocolate cake, and it even makes a fun dip for donut holes.ย  But did you know it has a dark side?ย  Ok, maybe not "dark" per se, but it definitely has some wonderful Savoryย uses! raspberry sauce being poured over chocolate chip pancakes Even though I love this sauce for dessert, with just a couple tweaks (outlined below) it's just as good when served on the savory side!ย  Drizzle it over poached salmon, dip your jalapeรฑo poppers in it or marinate a pork roast with it.
pickled jalapeรฑo popper dipping into bright red sauce
Jalapeno popper with chipotle dipping sauce

Raspberry Sauce Recipe for Desserts (Sweet)

This recipe makes about 1 ยฝ to 2 cups.
  1. Mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 cup cold water.ย  Set this aside.
  2. Put 1 (12 ounce) bag of frozen raspberries into a sauce pot.ย  Stir over medium heat until the frozen berries have thawed and become juicy.
  3. Whisk in the cornstarch and water mixture.ย  Increase the temperature to medium/high.
  4. Continue to stir and bring to a boil until it thickens, about 3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add ยฝ cup sugar and the juice of 1 lime.ย  Stir until the sugar as completely dissolved.
  6. Pour the raspberry sauce into a strainer over a mixing bowl and press the juice through with a spatula.
  7. Serve warm, room temp or chilled!
raspberry sauce coating the back of a spoon. This sauce keeps for up to a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to Use SWEET Raspberry Sauce

  • Drizzle over cakes: Cheesecake, Chocolate Torte, Coconut Cake, Pound Cake, Lemon Mint Cake or Pancakes
  • Raspberry Ice Cream Sundae
  • Dip for Donuts
  • Add ยผ cup into a glass and fill with sparkling water, garnish with mint!
  • Add ยผ cup into a glass and fill with 5 Second Sugar Free Lemonade.

raspberry sauce being poured over chocolate chip pancakes

How to Make Raspberry Chipotle Sauce for Meat (Savory)

The follow recipe is very similar to the one above.ย  We still add sugar to counter balance the tartness of the raspberries, but we increase the acid (lime juice) and add an element of heat!
  1. Mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 cup cold water.ย  Set this aside.
  2. Put 1 (12 ounce) bag of frozen raspberries into a sauce pot and stir over medium heat until they have thawed and it becomes juicy.
  3. Whisk in the cornstarch and water mixture.ย  Increase the temperature to medium/high.
  4. Continue to stir until the sauce starts to boil and thickens, about 3 minutes.
  5. Then lower the heat and add โ…“ cup sugar, the juice of 2 limes, and ยฝ teaspoon of Chipotle sauce.ย  I use a little of the sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  6. Stir until the sugar as completely dissolved.
  7. Pour the raspberry sauce into a strainer over a mixing bowl and press the juice through with a spatula.

How to Use this SAVORY Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Have you ever made a savory fruit sauce?ย  It's not something that most of us think about doing, but once you make it you might find it has a regular spot at your dinner table.ย  Here's some of the ways we like to serve it up.
  • Put the sauce in a large ziplock and use it to marinate a pork loin.ย  Let it replace the Cherry Marinade in this Roast Pork recipe.
  • Serve it with poached salmon.
  • Use it as a dip for Pickled Jalapeรฑo Poppers jalapeno popper dipped in raspberry
  • Marinate chicken wings in it before grilling or baking, or use it as a dip when they're done.
  • BBQ Sauce - slather it on!
  • Canapรฉ appetizer - Cut toast into shapes, add a small dollop of almond butter and top with raspberry chipotle sauce for a very grown up PB&J.ย 
peanut butter canapes with chipotle berry sauce
raspberry sauce being poured over chocolate chip pancakes
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Sweet Raspberry Sauce

A Raspberry Sauce is a delicate balance of tangy and sweet thatโ€™s amazing on ice cream, pancakes, chocolate cake, and it even makes a fun dip for donut holes! โค๏ธ

Course Dessert, Sauce
Keyword easy recipe, fruit, gluten free, low cal, low carb, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 54 kcal
Author Madalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 12 ounces frozen raspberries
  • ยฝ cup sugar
  • 1 ounce lime juice about 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Mix cornstarch with cold water. Stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved.

  2. Put frozen raspberries into a sauce pot over medium/low heat until berries are thawed and juicy.

  3. Whisk in cornstarch/water mixture and increase heat to medium/high. Continue to stir until sauce boils and thickens.

  4. Reduce heat to medium and stir in sugar and lime juice. Stir until sugar has dissolved.

  5. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Press through with a rubber spatula.

  6. Serve warm, room temp or chilled.

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Raspberry Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 128mg4%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 28IU1%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Efthymios says

    June 09, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is soooooo yummy!!!

    • Madalaine says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks, Efthymios! ๐Ÿ˜‹

  2. Erynn says

    June 09, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy and such a gorgeous color! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Madalaine says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks, Erynn! It's as good as it looks. Lol ๐Ÿฅฐ

  3. TIna Fleenor says

    June 10, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    WOW!!!

  4. Heather Jones says

    June 11, 2020 at 9:02 am

    This raspberry sauce looks so delicious ! Must make it

    • Madalaine says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      Hey Heather! It totally is! ๐Ÿ˜‹ Don't forget to add the lime. That really makes it "pop!"

  5. Karen says

    June 11, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    This looks really good. We enjoy making pancakes with fresh blueberries. A raspberry sauce will be a special twist. I will have some fresh raspberries from my garden this year. Could those be used instead of frozen raspberries?

    • Madalaine says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      Absolutely, Karen! You might need to add a little water because fresh raspberries are drier than the frozen ones.

  6. Amy T. says

    June 12, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Love this super easy raspberries sauce recipe. It goes well with so many dishes. Thank you so much for sharing! ๐Ÿฅฐ

    • Madalaine says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      It really does! If you have an ice cream maker, it makes an amazing sorbet too.

  7. Donna says

    June 16, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    Yimmy!

  8. Surya says

    June 19, 2020 at 4:21 am

    5 stars
    I've gotta get my hands on some raspberries looks yummy!

  9. Susan says

    June 23, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    Would lemon juice work, in place of lime?

    • Madalaine says

      June 23, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      Lemons are typically a little stronger than limes and raspberries are already a little tart. That's why I prefer limes over lemons with raspberries. Now a Meyer lemon which is sweeter than normal lemons would probably be really nice. Meyer lemons also have a hint of tangerine to them that would play well with the berries. If you try it, let me know what you think!

  10. Martha says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    Looks right up my alley! Tangy and sweet and somewhat light! I would likely use this on ice cream or frozen yogurt to sweeten things up! I love the donut hole idea but donโ€™t see myself making those; this could also be blended into frozen drinks; delicious fresh light summer idea

  11. Suhair says

    July 19, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Looks yummy

    • Madalaine says

      August 02, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Thanks!

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