Macerated Strawberries (No-Cook Strawberry Sauce)

Close up of homemade strawberry sauce texture.

Macerated Strawberries (No-Cook Strawberry Sauce)

These easy macerated strawberries are made by tossing fresh strawberries with a little sugar and lemon juice. As the berries sit, they release their natural juices and create a sweet, syrupy strawberry topping that’s perfect for pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, shortcake, or ice cream.

Prep Time5

Rest Time30

Total Time35

Makes servings

Recipe from: Deanne Frieders | This Farm Girl Cooks

Ingredients

3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
2-3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice optional but recommended
pinch of salt optional

Instructions

Place the sliced strawberries in a medium bowl.
Sprinkle the sugar over the strawberries and add lemon juice and a pinch of salt if using.
Gently toss to coat the berries.
Let the strawberries sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
As the strawberries sit, the sugar will draw out their natural juices and create a sweet strawberry sauce.

Farm Girl Tips

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• Taste the strawberries before adding sugar. If they are very sweet, you may only need 2 tablespoons.
• The longer the strawberries sit, the more juice they will release.
• For a slightly thicker sauce, lightly mash a few of the berries with the back of a spoon before serving.

This recipe makes about 2 cups of strawberry sauce.

Serving Ideas

Macerated strawberries are delicious served over:

pancakes or waffles
sheet pan pancakes
cheesecake
ice cream
shortcake
yogurt or oatmeal

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