Description
This Strawberry Coulis Recipe is a silky, sweet, and vibrant sauce made from fresh strawberries, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice. Perfect for drizzling over desserts, ice cream, pancakes, or fruit, it brings summer flavors to your table all year round. Quick, easy, and utterly delicious, this homemade coulis is a simple way to elevate any dish and create memorable moments in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 75g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and halve the strawberries.
- Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until strawberries release juices and sugar dissolves, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Blend until smooth with a hand blender or food processor.
- Optional: strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth finish.
- Stir in vanilla extract if using. Adjust sweetness if needed.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor. Lemon juice preserves color and brightens flavor. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg