Description
How to make homemade strawberry coulis with just strawberries, sugar and lemon juice (for a pot of about 250 g / about 1 cup)
Ingredients
- 250 g (1 1/4 cups) Strawberries - fresh or frozen
- 40 g (1/4 cup) Sugar - granulated
- 1/2 Lemon juice - fresh approx. 20 ml
Instructions
- Place the hulled and chopped fresh strawberries or whole frozen strawberries in a medium saucepan with the granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice.
- Heat over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or tablespoon until the strawberries are mashed.
- Mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher.
- Remove from the heat and blend the mixture in a blender until you have a liquid strawberry coulis.
- Strain the coulis through a fine sieve to remove strawberry seeds and other residues, and ensure a smooth sauce.
- Pour the strawberry coulis into a glass jar with a lid and leave to cool completely in the fridge before using it in your desserts and cakes.
Notes
Storage: Store the strawberry coulis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar to the sweetness of the berries.
- Blend until smooth for a silky texture.
- Strain the coulis for a seed-free finish.
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
- Make a double batch and freeze extra for later.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, coulis
- Cuisine: American