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.
Servings: 8 servings
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.
Notes
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.
• 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
