Description
This easy strawberry purée for drinks is made with ripe strawberries and no added sugar. It’s smooth, naturally sweet, and perfect for summer smoothies, mocktails, and strawberry matcha lattes.
Ingredients
1-pound fresh ripe strawberries, rinsed, stems removed
Sweetener of choice to taste (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the strawberries and remove the stems (no need to hull).
Blend the strawberries in a food processor on high until smooth, about 1 minute. No food processor? Finely chop by hand instead.
Simmer the purée in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Cook for 15 minutes for a thinner consistency
- Cook for 30 minutes, or until reduced by half, for a thicker, more concentrated texture.
Transfer the purée to a glass jar once it reaches your desired consistency.
Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.
Store in the fridge for 3–5 days, or freeze in individual portions using ice cube trays or silicone molds for up to 3 months.
Equipment
Notes
If using frozen berries, thaw first and allow extra time for the additional water to evaporate during cooking.
If additional sweetness is needed, add a little organic sugar, honey, liquid stevia, or erythritol-free monk fruit drops to taste.
The strawberry purée will continue to thicken as it cools.
Yield will vary depending on how long you simmer and how much liquid cooks off.
