Homemade Strawberry Puree (Fresh or Frozen Strawberries)

a glass jar full of strawberry sauce with a spoon, lemon, and mint in a wooden board

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Homemade Strawberry Puree (Fresh or Frozen Strawberries)

Learn how to make homemade strawberry puree! This easy recipe showcases the amazing flavor of strawberries and can be made with both fresh or frozen berries. This strawberry sauce is incredible on baked goods, pancakes, drizzle into yogurt, and so much more. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Optional Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: How To

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make strawberry puree

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups strawberries {hulled and quartered}
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar {optional}

Instructions

Strawberry Puree

Wash berries, remove the green tops and cut into quarters (eights for huge strawberries).
4 cups strawberries
In a food processor or blender, "pulse" the berries until the consistency is smooth.
Stir in lemon juice and optional sugar.
1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp sugar

{Optional} Strawberry Reduction

Take the puree and cook it down in a saucepan for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened. Stir often.

Notes

(optional) remove seeds by pressing the finished sauce through a fine-mesh strainer.
Storage: if you use lemon juice and sugar, your strawberry sauce is good for up to five days in the fridge. No lemon juice or sugar? Enjoy within three days.
To freeze: place sauce in ice cube trays or small canning jars, and store for 3-6 months.

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