Description
This delicious strawberry coulis is a vibrant, sweet sauce perfect for enhancing any summer dessert. Made with fresh ripe strawberries, sugar, and a splash of lemon juice, it’s simmered to enhance natural flavors and then strained for a smooth, elegant finish. Use it to drizzle over ice cream, pancakes, cheesecake, or fresh fruit for a refreshing and fruity touch.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Coulis Ingredients
- 24 ounces chopped fresh strawberries
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix them together, ensuring the strawberries are well coated with sugar.
- Cook Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the mixture while stirring constantly until it reaches a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer and Mash: Let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, mashing the strawberries with your spoon as you stir to release their juices and soften the fruit.
- Puree the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. If unavailable, mash with a fork or potato masher for a rustic texture.
- Strain Couli: Pour the pureed mixture through a fine strainer into a bowl to separate the liquid from pulp and seeds. Press with the back of a spoon to extract all the juice.
- Cook to Thicken: Discard the pulp and return the strained liquid to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat for another 10 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and allow the coulis to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator if not serving immediately. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and vibrant color.
- Adjust sugar based on your preferred sweetness level.
- An immersion blender produces a smoother coulis; a fork or potato masher results in a more rustic texture.
- Straining ensures a seed-free sauce perfect for drizzling.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Bring coulis to room temperature before serving to maximize flavor.
