Ingredients
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- 20 ounces strawberries (fresh or frozen, stems removed)
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjustable to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before blending with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 22
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg