Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) fresh or frozen strawberries
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by removing the green tops and chopping them into pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook gently until the strawberries begin to release their juices.
- Once simmering, increase to low-medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes while stirring regularly.
- Use a potato masher to break down the berries to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat when thickened; it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Allow cooling to room temperature before transferring to a clean glass jar for storage in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg