Making strawberry purée at home is easier than you think! With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a vibrant, naturally sweet purée that’s perfect for desserts, breakfast spreads, or even drinks.
Why I Love This Recipe
As someone who enjoys making desserts from scratch, I find homemade strawberry purée to be an absolute game-changer.
It’s fresher, more flavorful, and free of preservatives, unlike store-bought options. Plus, you can adjust the sweetness and texture to suit your preferences.
Whether I’m spooning it over pancakes or mixing it into yogurt, this purée never disappoints!
Every strawberry season, my daughter can’t wait to drag me out for strawberry picking.
She loves the experience of choosing the freshest, ripest berries straight from the field.
This year, we picked more than usual since buying in bulk meant better savings—and who can resist that?
With such an abundance of strawberries, I decided to make a batch of homemade strawberry purée to enjoy throughout the year.
There’s something so satisfying about turning fresh, seasonal produce into a treat that lasts.
The purée is perfectly balanced with sweetness and just a hint of tanginess.
It’s incredibly versatile: spread it over warm toast, drizzle it on pancakes, pair it with cakes or pastries, or even use it to make ice cream and popsicles.
My favorite way to enjoy it is slathered on a slice of homemade bread—it’s pure heaven!
A few tips to keep in mind:
- Avoid using an iron pot to cook the purée, as it can cause the mixture to darken.
- For storage, sterilize glass jars by washing them thoroughly and drying them completely before use. Moisture can shorten the shelf life of your purée, so ensure the jars are entirely dry.
Making your own strawberry purée is not just easy—it’s rewarding. Every time you open a jar, it’s like getting a little taste of strawberry season all over again!
Why You‘ll Love This Recipe
- Customizable: You control the sweetness and consistency.
- Versatile: Use it as a topping, filling, or ingredient in countless dishes.
- Easy to Store: Keeps in the fridge for weeks or up to a year when frozen.
- Natural Ingredients: No artificial flavors or preservatives.
Ingredients
- 1500g strawberries
- 300g white sugar
- 1 lemon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the strawberries, removing the green tops. Cut them into small pieces to ensure even cooking.
Step 2: Marinate the Strawberries
Combine the strawberry pieces with 300g white sugar in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly until all the strawberries are evenly coated. Let them rest for 30 minutes to release their natural juices.
Step 3: Cook the Purée
Transfer the marinated strawberries and their juices into a pot. Place over medium-low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning. Cook for about 30 minutes, allowing the mixture to reduce and thicken.
Step 4: Add Lemon Juice
Once the mixture starts to thicken, juice the lemon and stir the juice into the purée. This step enhances the flavor and extends shelf life. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the purée reaches your desired consistency.
Step 5: Cool and Store
Remove the pot from heat and let the purée cool completely. Once cool, transfer it to clean jars. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Absolutely! Frozen strawberries work well for this recipe. Thaw them before marinating, as they’ll release more liquid during cooking.
What can I use this purée for?
It’s fantastic as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, as a filling for cakes, or stirred into yogurt, smoothies, or drinks.
How do I ensure the purée lasts longer?
Always use clean utensils when scooping the purée, and store it in sterilized jars to prevent contamination.
How To Make Strawberry Purée
Ingredients
- 1500 g strawberries
- 300 g white sugar
- 1 lemon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries
- Wash and hull the strawberries, removing the green tops. Cut them into small pieces to ensure even cooking.
Step 2: Marinate the Strawberries
- Combine the strawberry pieces with 300g white sugar in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly until all the strawberries are evenly coated. Let them rest for 30 minutes to release their natural juices.
Step 3: Cook the Purée
- Transfer the marinated strawberries and their juices into a pot. Place over medium-low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning. Cook for about 30 minutes, allowing the mixture to reduce and thicken.
Step 4: Add Lemon Juice
- Once the mixture starts to thicken, juice the lemon and stir the juice into the purée. This step enhances the flavor and extends shelf life. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the purée reaches your desired consistency.
Step 5: Cool and Store
- Remove the pot from heat and let the purée cool completely. Once cool, transfer it to clean jars. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
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