Name: Strawberry Puree
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1.5 cups
Ingredients: 4 cups strawberries; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Bright, Fruity, & Totally Delicious!

How To Make Strawberry Puree is a quick and simple recipe that has way better flavor than store-bought! It’s made right in your kitchen in just 35 minutes using only 3 ingredients!

Its bright, fresh, and fruity flavor is the perfect way to bring life to all of your favorite strawberry recipes! I love using it in drinks, as breakfast or dessert toppings, or adding it to my favorite baking recipes!

Every year I even pick a few extra quarts of strawberries from our local Strawberry Farm just to make this recipe! I then freeze a large batch so our family can enjoy the taste of summer all year round!

Ingredients For Making Strawberry Puree

To make this Strawberry Puree Recipe you’ll need just 3 easy ingredients:

Strawberries – Fresh or frozen! If you opt for frozen berries just be sure that you allow them to thaw before continuing with this recipe.
Granulated Sugar – Used to help create the perfect consistency as well as sweeten the puree!
Lemon Juice – Don’t worry, you won’t even taste the lemon juice in this recipe! However, it is necessary for balancing out the sweetness and giving the overall puree a nice, bright flavor!

How To Make Strawberry Puree

Cut the stems off the strawberries.
Add the prepared berries to a medium pot with the sugar and lemon juice.
Cook the mixture, stirring often to avoid boiling. Once simmering, reduce the heat and allow the strawberries to break down while continuing to stir frequently.
Remove from heat and allow the Strawberry Reduction to come down to room temperature before using.

How To Serve & Enjoy Homemade Strawberry Puree

This Homemade Strawberry Puree can be used in SO many recipes to bring better, fresher strawberry flavor to them! Here are some of my favorite ways to use up the puree:

Use this Strawberry Puree for Drinks! Homemade puree adds the best sweet and delicious pop of vibrant flavor since it uses real strawberries! You can use this as a drink mixer in adult drinks such as a Strawberry Margarita or Homemade Strawberry Milk for the kids!
Drizzle it over the Best Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, waffles, or your favorite yogurt for a mouthwatering breakfast treat!
Add it to the lineup to use as a dessert topping! Enjoy it on a slice of Basque Burnt Cheesecake or a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream!
Stir it into some fresh summertime drinks for guests to sip on! My Iced Strawberry Sweet Tea or a pitcher of lemonade would both be great choices!

Storage Instructions For Homemade Puree

Store the puree in an airtight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator. Enjoy the Strawberry Puree for up to 5 days.

Freeze Strawberry Puree To Enjoy Later!

I love making a large batch to freeze and use for convivence when I need it! To do so just follow the recipe instructions and then allow the puree to completely cool.

Then pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze. Afterward, pop the frozen blocks of puree out of the tray. Then place them in a freezer bag for easier storing.

The ice cube trick is great for portioning it out to use a little at a time when needed! If you prefer, you can freeze it all in an airtight container.

More Recipes For Homemade Toppings:

Homemade Whipped Cream without Powdered Sugar – Better than store-bought!
Hot Fudge Sauce – Thick, fudgy goodness made with chopped high-quality chocolate!
Mixed Berry Compote – Enjoy over pancakes or a slice of yummy cheesecake!
Homemade Chocolate Syrup – Stir in with your favorite milk to enjoy the BEST chocolate milk!
Slow Cooker Dulce de leche Caramel Sauce – Made with one ingredient right in the slow cooker!

Ingredients

1.5 cups

Strawberry Puree

4 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen (thawed))
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Steps

Slice the stems off of the strawberries and add them to a medium pot with the sugar and lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often to avoid boiling. Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low.
Allow the strawberries to cook and break down for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow this mixture to reduce to about half. Use an emulsion blender if you like the puree to be smoother.
Once the reduction is finished, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature before using.

Notes

Can I Use This In Recipes That Call For Strawberry Simple Syrup? This puree is thicker than simple syrup, however, it can be used in drinks interchangeably. You’ll just want to blend them into a finer Strawberry Syrup. To do this you can use an immersion blender, a regular blender, or a food processor.
How Do I Store This Homemade Puree? Store the puree in an airtight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator. Enjoy the Strawberry Puree for up to 5 days.
Can I Freeze The Leftovers? You sure can! In fact, I love making a large batch to freeze and use for convivence when I need it! To do so just follow the recipe instructions and then allow the puree to completely cool. Then pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze. Afterward, pop the frozen blocks of puree out of the tray. Then place them in a freezer bag for easier storing. The ice cube trick is great for portioning it out to use a little at a time when needed! If you prefer, you can freeze it all in an airtight container.