Fresh flavorful strawberry puree is a great recipe to showcase this wonderful summer fruit without needing to know any special kitchen skills. Homemade strawberry sauce is incredible on baked goods, pancakes, yogurt, and so much more.
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.