How To Make Macerated Strawberries
As days get warmer, strawberries start to burst on the scene. As we all know, summer is strawberry season, and one way to enjoy the fruit's natural juices and sweetness is to make Macerated Strawberries. Whether craving fresh fruit or looking for a dessert topping, sugared strawberries are perfect. This is a great way to bring out the flavor of strawberries that are not quite sweet enough. This is easy to make-ahead for your favorite desserts!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the sliced strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice.
- Stir and the berries to evenly coat with the sugar and juice.
- Let the berries sit out for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to draw out their juices and become syrupy. If making ahead refrigerate after 1-2 hours. can be made 24 hours in advance.