Strawberry Puree
Strawberry puree adds a burst of flavor to your drinks and desserts. Make it with 3 ingredients in 3 easy steps using fresh or frozen fruit!
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Stir to combine.1 lb strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the strawberries from burning at the bottom.
- Once the strawberries have softened, remove the saucepan from the heat and puree it with a handheld immersion blender until smooth.
- Optional step - reduce puree: Bring the strawberry puree to a simmer over medium to low heat again for 5-7 minutes or until it has reached your desired consistency.
- Remove the strawberry puree from the heat and let it cool. It will further thicken as it cools.
Notes
Adjust to taste: Experiment with the amount of sugar and lemon juice to achieve your desired sweetness and tartness.
Strain: Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds or lumps for a smooth and seedless puree.
Cornstarch slurry: To thicken the puree further you can add 1 tbsp of cornstarch mixed in 1 tbsp of water and add the slurry to the pureed berries while whisking vigorously.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 182mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
