Strawberry Puree
Strawberry Puree takes very little effort to make and can be used in a variety of ways. We love to swirl it through oatmeal and yogurt or drizzle over pancakes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 36kcal
Equipment
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 450g / 1lb Strawberries ,washed and hulled (see notes)
Optional (Do not add if making for a baby)
- 1-3 tablespoons (depending on taste) Sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons (depending on taste Lime Juice
Instructions
No Cook Method
- Place strawberries in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth (or desired consistency).
- Taste the puree and if you feel like it needs more sweetness or the strawberry flavour brightened then add sugar and lime juice.
Cook Method (for a more concentrated puree)
- Half or quarter the strawberries, add to a pan and allow to simmer over a very low heat for 15 mins. If you want a sweeter puree you can also add the sugar and lime juice at this point.
- Place strawberries in a food processor or blender and process until smooth (or desired consistency).
Video
Notes
- The amount of strawberries you blend may have to be adjusted according to your blender's capacity. Amounts are adjustable, whether you want a small or large batch, is up to you.
- Wash the strawberries before hulling to stop water from filling in the strawberries.
- If using ripe, flavourful strawberries you may find that you do not need extra sweetness. Taste and add sugar as needed.
- Do not add sugar if serving a baby / young child.
- If the seeds bother you, or your kids, you can choose to pass the puree through a fine mesh sieve to separate them.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg