They’re also incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients and five minutes of active prep time.
Maceratedstrawberrieslend themselves to recipe variations.
Naturally, strawberry is the predominant flavor, a taste like pure summertime.
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And the lemon in the recipe further enhances the natural flavors without overpowering.
How you serve them is up to your imagination.
What Is Macerating?
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Macerating fruit simply means to soften or steep it.
Here’s what you gotta make macerated strawberries:
Can You Use Frozen Strawberries?
In lieu of fresh fruit, you’ve got the option to use frozen strawberries for macerated strawberries.
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The longer they sit, the juicer and softer they will become.
Ways To Use Macerated Strawberries
Serve macerated strawberries as a sweet and colorful topping overice cream.
Or serve it withpound cakeor evenshortcakefor a great-looking presentation and big flavor without fuss.
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How To Store Macerated Strawberries
Store macerated strawberries in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
The fruit becomes softer the longer the berries sit in the sugar mixture.
you could also freeze this mixture for future use, but the fruit will be very soft when thawed.
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Can You Macerate Other Fruits?
Beyond just strawberries, many fruits lend themselves to maceration.
Pulse until basil is fully incorporated into sugar and mixture looks like wet sand, 20 to 30 pulses.
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Stir until fully incorporated and sugar has evenly coated berries, about 30 seconds.
Garnish with additional basil.
Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
