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Delicious Sugared Strawberries is a simple recipe to showcase this wonderful summer fruit. Macerated strawberries are incredible on baked goods, pancakes, desserts, yogurt, and so much more.
Macerating and sugaring strawberries are an incredible addition to serve over baked goods, breakfast, yogurt, or even a simple bowl of vanilla ice cream.
Putting sugar on strawberries draws out natural juices in the strawberries and creates a delicious sauce of goodness.
Want more saucy strawberry recipes? Try this Strawberry Puree, Strawberry Syrup, and our Strawberry Simple Syrup.
How to Macerate Strawberries
*I’ll walk you through it here with some photos and tips, and you’ll also find a printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with exact measurements, etc. You can also click “jump to recipe” to skip down.
Start by washing the berries. Remove the green tops and cut the berries into slices.
Placed the sliced strawberries into a mixing bowl and sprinkle them with sugar. Stir everything gently and allow the berries to rest in the bowl.
You’ll want to let the sugar and strawberries sit for at least 30 minutes. The longer you let them sit, the juicier they will get. Cover and refrigerate the strawberries if you’re letting them macerate for over 3 hours.
Yup, that’s it! That’s all you have to do. You’re welcome!
How to Store
Refrigerating sugared strawberries: Store the macerated strawberries in an air-tight container for up to four days in the fridge. As they sit, they will continue to release a bit of juice, so you may wish to put them in a container that will accommodate the increased volume.
Freezing macerated strawberries: To freeze, place in ice cube trays, souper cubes, freezer bags, or small canning jars (4 and 8 oz are my favorites), and store for 3-6 months.
For more details, check out our post on frozen strawberries in syrup.
How to Use Macerated Strawberries
You’ll also love spooning sugared strawberries over recipes like Croissant Bread Pudding, Strawberry Waffles, Sour Cream Pancakes, Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, Mojito Mocktail, Instant Pot Iced Tea, Cold Start Instant Pot Yogurt, or a Ginger Beer Mocktail.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Scrape a bit of vanilla seed (or use Vanilla Extract) and mix it into the strawberries for an even more delicious flavor.
- Drizzle some mint simple syrup over the top just before serving.
- Honey can also be used but will not draw out as much juice as cane sugar.
- Stir in a bit of lemon or lime zest for a “zippier” flavor.
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Sugared Strawberries
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries {hulled and sliced}
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Wash berries, remove the green tops and cut into slices {quarters for smaller berries}.4 cups strawberries
- Add berries to a medium mixing bowl and sprinkle with sugar.1/4 cup sugar
- Stir gently and let them sit uncovered on the counter for at least 30 minutes or up to 2-3 hours, or covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Honey can also be used but will not draw out as much juice as cane sugar.
- Stir in a bit of lemon or lime zest for a “zippier” flavor.
- Store the macerated strawberries in an air-tight container for up to four days in the fridge.
- To freeze, place in ice cube trays, freezer bags, or small canning jars (4 and 8 oz are my favorites), and store for 3-6 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This reci looks delicious, and those souper cubes look amazing!!!
I am kind of obsessed with the Souper Cubes and I *believe* there were created by food bloggers. I actually just defrosted a cube of these strawberries for another recipe that I’m testing.