ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries fresh or frozen*, green leaves removed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
instructions
- Cut the strawberries into quarters and place in a saucepan.
- Add sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the strawberries are softened. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture. You can also pour it into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Refrigerate until ready to use, or use immediately.
notes
*if using frozen, thaw and drain the berries before using them.