Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Easy Strawberry Glaze Recipe. Perfect for enhancing your favorite desserts, this delightful glaze combines fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon for a refreshing touch. In just 20 minutes, you can create a glossy topping that elevates cakes, pies, and fruit salads with its luscious sweetness and beautiful color. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself at home, this glaze is sure to impress. It’s quick to prepare, made with simple pantry ingredients, and can easily be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently until softened.
- Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry and add it to the saucepan while stirring continuously for an additional 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Adjust sugar levels based on your sweetness preference. Consider adding lemon zest to enhance flavor complexity.