Description
Homemade strawberry puree is a delightful and versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. This quick and easy recipe brings out the fresh flavor of ripe strawberries, making it an excellent topping for yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, and even smoothies. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal time required, you can create a sweet sauce that enhances both breakfast and dessert. Customize the sweetness to your liking and store it for later use—this puree is perfect for elevating any dish with its vibrant color and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries (stems removed)
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjust as desired)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine strawberries and sugar in a medium pot over medium heat. Stir occasionally until it begins to simmer.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the strawberries break down slightly. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage in the fridge (up to 2 weeks) or freeze for later use (up to 6 months).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg