Macerated Strawberries

Carolyn

This simple tutorial shows how to macerate strawberries with just three ingredients. The result is sweet, juicy berries in a light syrup that's perfect for strawberry shortcake, angel food cake, ice cream, and pancakes!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Resting time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dessert, topping

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

Large Bowl
Measuring cups
Cutting board
Chef's knife or paring knife

Ingredients

16 ounces strawberries
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Rinse and dry the strawberries, then cut the tops off and cut them into quarters.
Transfer the strawberries to a large bowl. Add the sugar and lemon juice to the strawberries.
Use a large spoon to gently stir the strawberries until they're evenly coated in the sugar.
Let the strawberries sit for at least 10 minutes or until the sugar dissolves and turns into a syrupy mixture.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword macerated strawberries

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