Berry Dessert Topping

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 1 Min

This berry-licious dessert sauce is so versatile, you'll want to keep this healthy recipe close at hand. Enjoy our Berry Dessert Topping over any of our other diabetes-friendly recipes anytime!

What You'll Need

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh berries, washed when ready to use (see Note)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice

What to Do

In a medium saucepan, dissolve brown sugar in water. Add berries and bring to a boil. Quickly reduce heat to low and simmer until berries are soft, about 5 minutes.
Remove 1/4 cup hot liquid and cool slightly in a small bowl. Stir in cornstarch until it dissolves and transfer back to saucepan.
Bring to a simmer and stir until mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
NOTE: Use any of your favorite berries. If using strawberries, hull and slice them, otherwise leave small berries whole.