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    Strawberry Puree

    Published: May 12, 2022 by Lyndsey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Make homemade strawberry puree in less than 5 minutes with this quick and easy no cook recipe! All you need is fresh or frozen strawberries, honey and some lemon juice and in no time you will have healthy pureed strawberries for drinks, smoothies, baking and even for babies and toddlers.

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Easy & Fast: Super quick to make in less than 5 minutes. In less time to click order from Walmart or Target you can have fresh homemade strawberry puree!
    • Year-round recipe: Great way to use up a lot of strawberries during strawberry season and can also be made with frozen strawberries to make year round.
    • Versatile: Strawberry puree can be used in baking for desserts like cake and cupcakes, muffins, cheesecake and other pastries (like in our strawberry yogurt muffins). You can also use this strawberry puree for drinks to make cocktails or non alcoholic mocktails like a daquiri or margaritas, strawberry lemonade, smoothies, or Starbucks drinks.
    • Better than canned: Real fresh or frozen strawberries give this recipe a burst of fresh flavor.
    • No sugar: This recipe is sweetened by honey (or you could substitute maple syrup for vegan). Making it unsweetened is also an option. You can also leave the sweetener out completely if the berries are sweet enough on their own.

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

    ingredients for this recipe.
    • Strawberries: You can use either fresh or frozen to make strawberry puree. I tested the recipe using fresh. You could also add in other berries like raspberry, blueberries or other fruits like pear, banana or apple if you prefer. I tend to use organic if the price is right as strawberries are at the top of the "dirty dozen" list.
    • Sweetener: I used honey for this recipe, however you can use maple syrup to make it vegan or monk fruit sweetener to make it low carb or more keto friendly. Sugar is also an option and make it without sugar or other sweetener if the berries are sweet enough.

    Instructions

    This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cook time and temperatures.

    steps for making this recipe.
    1. Wash, de-stem and cut berries in half.
    2. Add washed berries to a food processor along with honey and lemon juice. Process on high for 60 seconds. Use a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds and larger chunks if desired.

    Expert Tips

    • To make without seeds: Use a fine mesh sieve to push the puree through and remove as many seeds as possible.
    • To make strawberry compote or sauce: To make a thick, more compote version, do not process to smooth, you will want a few chunks. For sauce you will want to process for the full 60 seconds. Use cornstarch to thicken the mixture.
    • To make jam: Use gelatin to thicken the mixture to more of a jam and allow time for it to set up in the fridge prior to consuming.
    • For a mimosa-style strawberry puree, try adding in champagne or prosecco for a fun twist!
    • Try Costco, Sam's Club or even your local farmer's market to buy strawberries in bulk during the season to get them at a cheaper price.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
    • Freezer: Store leftover pureed strawberries in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

    FAQs

    What is strawberry puree made of?

    Simple ingredients like strawberries, honey and lemon juice make up this easy and healthy recipe!

    Is strawberry puree the same as jam?

    This is more of a sauce, not a jam. It is quite thin compared to a thicker sauce, jam or puree.

    Can I make it without seeds?

    Use a fine mesh sieve to push the puree through and remove as many seeds as possible.strawberry puree in a fine mesh sieve.

    Can you puree them by hand?

    This recipe can be made without a blender and instead use a food processor. You may be able to puree by hand but it will definitely take awhile to do so.

    If pureeing by hand I recommend using a tool like a moljacete (a tool to make guacamole) or something similar to really mash up the berries. You will definitely want to push them through a fine mesh sieve to get out any large chunks and seeds.

    When can babies eat strawberry puree?

    Healthline has a great resource that answers the question can babies eat strawberries.

    overhead shot of a bowl of strawberries next to strawberry puree in a glass jar with a spoon in it.

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    Strawberry Puree

    Make homemade strawberry puree in less than 5 minutes with this quick and easy no cook recipe! All you need is fresh or frozen strawberries, honey and some lemon juice and in no time you will have healthy pureed strawberries for drinks, smoothies, baking and even for babies and toddlers.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 4 minutes
    Cook Time 1 minute
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 20kcal
    Author Lyndsey

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups strawberries fresh or frozen
    • 1 tablespoon honey more or less to taste
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Wash, de-stem and cut berries in half.
    • Add prepared berries to a food processor along with honey and lemon juice. Process on high for 60 seconds. Use a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds and larger chunks if desired.

    Notes

    • To make without seeds: Use a fine mesh sieve to push the puree through and remove as many seeds as possible.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
    • Freezer: Store leftover pureed strawberries in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g
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