Description
Elevate your culinary creations with this homemade strawberry puree, a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon. Perfect for drizzling over yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes, this quick and easy recipe transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces strawberries (fresh or frozen, stems removed)
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjust 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 soften and the sauce thickens. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if preferred.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before blending until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- 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: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 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