Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Gather all ingredients and ensure strawberries are cleaned.
- In a medium pot over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently for about 8 minutes until thickened.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before blending until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- 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
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg