Description
Learn how to make classic strawberry purée for cakes with fresh, ripe strawberries, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice. Perfect for drizzling over sponge cakes, filling layers, or adding a sweet, glossy touch to desserts. This purée is silky, flavorful, and simple to make, bringing freshness and love to every cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon water (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and chop the strawberries.
- Combine strawberries and sugar in a medium saucepan; let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, for 5–8 minutes until bubbly.
- Add lemon juice and stir well.
- Blend until smooth, adding water if needed.
- Optional: strain for a silky texture.
- Cool completely before using on cakes.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant strawberries for maximum flavor. Can be made a day ahead; store in the fridge or freeze. Perfect as a topping, filling, or drizzle for cakes and desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg