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My go to strawberry sauce fr ice cream, cheesecake and what else else needs strawberry yumminess on it. I love the fresh strawberry taste of this sauce compared to the cooked sauces.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"04\/21\/2017 18:25","GUID":"121a7a5d5e5d48aabf68436dfcd2644b","MemberId":3452511,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kdwarren","SubmittedDate":"04\/21\/2017 18:25"},{"Comment":"
I made this in the microwave, cooking it for about 40 seconds. I did not add any cornstarch, and the sauce still had a nice consistency. It was delicious with chocolate cake and on ice cream.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2016 07:18","GUID":"3172067A62404D50A6F709EC2F89D06D","MemberId":1340117,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kimspacc","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2016 07:18"},{"Comment":"
Take your pick shortcakes or Ice cream. This sauce will just seal the deal on taste. I made the recipe exactly as written. Next time I will double it. The color is not quite as bright as the photo. Next time I may try adding a dash of red food coloring.<\/p>
Janie<\/p>
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