Description
Homemade strawberry puree is the perfect way to elevate your meals and snacks. With its vibrant red color and natural sweetness, this simple sauce can transform anything from yogurt to desserts. In just 15 minutes, you can create a fresh topping that bursts with flavor and complements a variety of dishes. Whether it’s drizzled on pancakes or swirled into smoothies, this strawberry puree is sure to impress family and friends. Plus, it’s easy to customize based on your sweetness preference, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces strawberries (fresh or frozen, stems removed)
- ⅓ cup sugar (plus more as desired)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg