Ingredients
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- 20 ounces strawberries (fresh or frozen, stems removed)
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjust as desired)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before blending it into a smooth puree using an immersion blender or in a standard blender.
- Store the finished puree in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze it for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg