Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh or frozen strawberries
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Remove the green tops from the strawberries and chop them into pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook the Strawberries: Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat, stirring frequently until juices are released.
- Simmer Until Thickened: Increase heat slightly and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Use a potato masher for desired texture.
- Final Touches: Continue cooking until thickened, then remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a glass jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg