How to Make Strawberry Puree (syrup & sauce)
How to make strawberry puree with one ingredient, no sugar, no additives and no cooking required. Use this healthy strawberry sauce in drinks, desserts, and as a breakfast side. Easily converts to a strawberry syrup.
Servings: 4
Calories: 23kcal
Equipment
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries fresh, cleaned, chopped
Instructions
- Clean strawberries with water or sit them in a vinegar bath for 5 minutes (1 part vinegar + 4 parts water)
- Chop strawberries, and place them in a blender.2 cups strawberries
- Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute. The longer you process, the smoother your puree will be.
- Transfer your puree to a container with a cover.
Notes
To make sweetened strawberry syrup, add 2 cups of washed, chopped strawberries, 2 tablespoon of coconut sugar and 2 tablespoon of water to a blender. Process for 1-2 minutes. Store refrigerated or frozen.
Choose strawberries that are organic and fresh, and at peak season when strawberries are at their sweetest. Strawberry season in the USA is roughly between February and July, with peak season between May and June.
Rinse strawberries in white vinegar and water (1 part vinegar to 4 parts water) for 5 minutes to remove bacteria.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg
