Easy Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce: Microwave in 6 Minutes
Sneak Preview: Try this Easy Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce over some yogurt or ice cream. It’s made with fresh or frozen strawberries and balsamic vinegar. Use a microwave to make this reduction in 6 minutes.

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Looking for a quick strawberry fix in the middle of the winter? Use frozen strawberries to make this easy strawberry balsamic glaze.
It can be difficult to find flavorful and reasonably priced strawberries in the wintertime. So how’s a person to get his strawberry fix?
Try this strawberry balsamic sauce with frozen strawberries. When cooked in the microwave, frozen strawberries are transformed into a thick and richly flavored sauce.
Happy Cooks Speak Up
“I made this with frozen blackberries last night, added a little sugar, and it was an amazing add on to my morning waffles! thanks for the great and quick recipe! 😀 “–DAVID R.
How Can I Serve This Strawberry Sauce?
Some would call it a reduction, but I call it perfect for pouring over yogurt, ice cream, pound cake, and waffles. Make this creamy strawberry yogurt salad dressing with it. Or try this strawberry muffin recipe that is a dupe for the ones at Central Market.
How To Make 6-Minute Microwave Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce in Three Easy Steps


Random Thoughts: This will remind you of strawberry preserves. However, it’s a little thinner and not as sweet unless you add sugar or sweetener. If I want it sweeter, depending on what I’m serving it with, I start with one tablespoon of sugar or honey or two packets of Splenda and go from there.
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Paula Rhodes, owner
As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to share my belief that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my specialty.