Description
A delicious and versatile Strawberry Glaze made from fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Perfect as a topping for desserts, pancakes, or breakfast treats, this glaze combines fresh berry flavor with a smooth, thick texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash, de-stem, and slice fresh strawberries in half or quarters. Reserve half of the berries in a mixing bowl for later.
- Puree Strawberries: Place the remaining half of the strawberries into a blender or food processor and blend until fully puréed.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the strawberry purée, cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar into a saucepan. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook the Glaze: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a gentle boil, then reduce to low-medium heat and cook until thickened, usually a few minutes. Test by dipping a spoon; if the back remains coated with the glaze, it’s ready.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Strain and Combine: Pour the hot strawberry glaze through a mesh strainer into the bowl with the fresh reserved berries. Stir the fresh berries with the warm glaze until fully coated.
- Cool and Store: Allow the glaze to cool to room temperature or chill before using as a topping.
Notes
- Makes about 1.5 cups of strawberry glaze.
- Store leftover glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Rewarm gently in 15-second microwave intervals before use or serve cold, depending on your recipe.
- Use as a topping for pancakes, desserts, or breakfast dishes for a fresh strawberry flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
