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    Momma Fit Lyndsey » Recipes » Dessert

    How to Make Strawberry Puree (Fresh or Frozen)

    Published: Apr 11, 2023 · Modified: Apr 24, 2023 by Lyndsey Piccolino · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Make real homemade strawberry puree in less than 5 minutes with this quick and easy recipe! Use fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, and some lemon juice. In just 5 minutes you will have healthy pureed strawberries for drinks, smoothies, cheesecake, and more!

    jar of strawberry puree on a white napkin with strawberries in the background and a spoon with puree.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How to Use Strawberry Puree
    • Recipe Variations:
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Homemade Strawberry Puree Recipe

    When the strawberry season rolls around every summer, I love to make strawberry puree to use all year round.

    Strawberry and goat cheese salad is another favorite recipe for using fresh strawberries!

    This recipe is great to freeze and use for so many recipes throughout the year.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Quick and easy to make in 5 minutes.
    • Can use frozen or fresh strawberries.
    • A versatile recipe that can be used in desserts, drinks, cocktails, smoothies, and breakfast recipes.
    • Save money from buying expensive syrups and ordering from Starbucks!
    • Made with no refined sugar.
    • Naturally gluten-free.

    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.

    labeled ingredients for this recipe.

    You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries to make the puree. I tested the recipe using fresh strawberries.

    Other berries like raspberries, blueberries, or other fruits like kiwi, pear, banana, or apple are great alternatives.

    Honey or maple syrup sweetens this recipe perfectly. Use maple syrup to make it vegan.

    Lemon juice helps to cut the sweetness and provide a balanced, fresh, and slightly tart flavor.

    Use monk fruit sweetener or stevia to make a no-sugar strawberry puree that is keto-friendly, sugar-free, and lower in carbs.

    Strawberry puree can also be sweetened with sugar.

    If the berries are sweet enough on their own, you can make the puree with no sugar and let the natural sweetness shine through.

    Instructions

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

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    1. Wash, de-stem, and cut berries in half.
    2. Add washed berries to a Vitamix or 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.

    How to Use Strawberry Puree

    Strawberry puree can be used in many ways, such as a topping, mix-in, or base for many desserts, drinks, smoothies, and breakfast recipes.

    Add a fruity and refreshing flavor to non-alcoholic beverages such as lemonade, kombucha, water, or iced tea.

    Stir into cocktails or mocktails such as daiquiris, margaritas, and martinis, or mix with prosecco or champagne for a mimosa.

    Use as a topping for ice cream, cheesecake, or pound cake.

    Use for baking cakes or cupcakes, cookies, pies, or muffins.

    Top your favorite breakfast items like pancakes or waffles, or use the strawberry puree to make strawberry yogurt muffins or overnight oats.

    Mix into yogurt or use the frozen puree as a base for smoothies.

    Strain seeds and make strawberry puree for baby.

    Recipe Variations:

    • To make without seeds: Use a fine mesh sieve or strainer to push the puree through and remove as many seeds as possible.
    • To make strawberry compote or sauce: To make a thick texture, more like compote, do not process too smoothly, leaving chunks. 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 be set up in the fridge before consuming.

    Expert Tips

    • Try Costco, Sam's Club, or even your local farmer's market to buy strawberries in bulk during the season to get them for less.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
    • Freezer: Store leftover pureed strawberries in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

    Recipe 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 or syrup?

    No. This puree is thin, similar to a sauce. Jams, purees, and compotes are thicker with chunks. thicker sauce, jam, or puree.

    Can I make strawberry puree without a blender?

    This recipe can be made with no blender and instead, use a food processor. You may be able to puree by hand but it will definitely take a while to do so.

    If pureeing by hand I recommend using a tool like a molcajete (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.

    Can I make strawberry puree without seeds?

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

    You can also line the strainer with cheesecloth to prevent virtually all of the seeds from making their way into the puree.
    strawberry puree in a fine mesh sieve.

    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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    Quick and Easy Homemade Strawberry Puree Recipe

    Learn how to make real strawberry puree at home! Easy and quick to make by blending fresh or frozen strawberries and honey until smooth. Perfect for topping desserts or adding to drinks.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 4 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 minute minute
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 20kcal
    Author Lyndsey

    Equipment

    • 1 Vitamix

    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.
      2 cups strawberries
    • 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.
      1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    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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