Description
A vibrant and sweet strawberry glaze made from fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Perfect for topping desserts, pancakes, or pastries, this easy-to-make glaze balances fresh fruity brightness with rich sweetness and a smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. (454 g) fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash, de-stem, and slice the fresh strawberries in half or quarters. Reserve half of the sliced strawberries in a mixing bowl to use later in the glaze.
- Puree Strawberries: Place the remaining half of the strawberries in a blender or food processor and blend until fully pureed, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Combine Ingredients and Cook: Pour the strawberry puree, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch into a saucepan. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. This usually takes a few minutes. Test by dipping a spoon into the glaze; if the back remains coated with glaze, it’s ready.
- Add Vanilla and Strain: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated. Pour the hot strawberry glaze through a mesh strainer into the bowl with the reserved fresh strawberries to remove any seeds or pulp, then stir well to coat the berries evenly.
- Cool and Store: Allow the glazed strawberries to cool to room temperature or chill before using as a topping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- Makes about 1.5 cups of strawberry glaze.
- Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Rewarm leftovers gently in 15-second intervals in the microwave until it reaches room temperature before using, or use cold depending on your recipe.
- Using fresh strawberries ensures the best flavor and texture for the glaze.
- Cornstarch helps to thicken the glaze without altering the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
