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Strawberry Puree

A simple and versatile strawberry puree made with fresh or frozen strawberries, optional sweetener, and lemon juice. Perfect for smoothies, desserts, sauces, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Base/Condiment
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 16
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries or 20 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Fine mesh strainer or chinois
  • Rubber spatula or spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Glass bowls or containers
  • Freezer-safe storage containers or ice cube trays

Method
 

  1. Hull and rinse 2 pounds of fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen strawberries) under cool water and pat dry.
  2. Cut larger strawberries into halves or quarters to ensure even blending.
  3. Place prepared strawberries in a blender or food processor.
  4. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice if desired.
  5. Blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until completely smooth.
  6. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer or chinois over a bowl, pressing gently for 5 to 10 minutes to remove seeds.
  7. Transfer the strained puree into glass jars or freezer-safe containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Puree can be frozen in ice cube trays for easy portioning and used in smoothies, desserts, sauces, or cocktails.