Ice Cream Topping Ideas - Strawberry, Pineapple, & Blueberry Recipes
These homemade Fruity Ice Cream Toppings come together in just minutes and can be stored in the fridge up to a week. Enjoy a banana split with all three, or a simpler bowl.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Ice Cream Topping:
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries hulled and sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
For the Blueberry Ice Cream Topping:
- 12 ounces fresh blueberries (about 1-3/4 cups)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger optional
For the Pineapple Ice Cream Topping:
- 14 ounces fresh pineapple very finely chopped (about 2-1/2 cups)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Ice Cream Topping:
- In medium saucepot, combine strawberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat 14 to 16 minutes or until thickened (sauce will continue to thicken as it cools), stirring occasionally and breaking up fruit with back of spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool and transfer to jar. Refrigerate up to 1 week. Makes about 1 cup.
Make the Blueberry Ice Cream Topping:
- In medium saucepot, combine blueberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat 14 to 16 minutes or until thickened (sauce will continue to thicken as it cools), stirring occasionally and breaking up fruit with back of spoon. Remove from heat; stir in ginger. Cool and transfer to jar. Refrigerate up to 1 week. Makes about 1 cup.
Make the Pineapple Ice Cream Topping:
- In medium saucepot, combine pineapple, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat 18 to 20 minutes or until thickened (sauce will continue to thicken as it cools), stirring occasionally and mashing fruit with potato masher as it cooks. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool and transfer to jar. Refrigerate up to 1 week. Makes about 3/4 cup.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are for strawberry version.
Calories: 87kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 175mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 14IU, Vitamin C: 67mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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