Description
A collection of fresh strawberry recipes that highlight the natural sweetness and flavor of strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the strawberry mixture.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve over ice cream or pancakes.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fresh strawberry recipes, strawberry dessert, berry recipes