Macerated Strawberries

This is how to make macerated strawberries, which are great as topping on desserts and other dishes.

These are great on cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, pancakes, ice cream and more. And I give you two versions: (1) classic macerated strawberries, made with sugar and lemon juice and (2) balsamic macerated strawberries.

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How to make macerated strawberries

First gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

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To make this macerated strawberries recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• fresh strawberries
• white sugar
• lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar for the alternative flavor)

Assembly

Slice the strawberries to your desired size. See mine below.

Classic macerated strawberries (plain)

Add the sliced strawberries to a medium size bowl. Sprinkle the sugar and lemon juice over the strawberries.

And toss to coat them all.

Because strawberries can vary in sweetness, be sure and give one a taste to see if you need more sweetness. Start with 2 tablespoons of sugar in the original recipe, and then taste and add more if the strawberries are not sweet enough.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The longer they sit, the juicier they will get.

Serve over ice cream, pancakes, or on cheesecake.

Balsamic version

Add the sliced strawberries to a medium size bowl. Sprinkle the sugar and balsamic vinegar over the strawberries and toss to coat them all. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

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Macerated Strawberries

This is how to make macerated strawberries, which are great as topping on desserts and other dishes.

Course Basics

Cuisine American

Keyword macerated strawberries, macerated strawberries recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Rest time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 41 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

Plain

• 2 cups fresh strawberries – sliced
• 2-4 tablespoons white sugar – add more if the strawberries are not sweet enough
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Balsamic

• 2 cups fresh strawberries – sliced
• 1 tablespoon white sugar – add more if the strawberries are not sweet enough
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Pinch kosher salt

Instructions

Plain

1. Add the sliced strawberries to a medium size bowl. Sprinkle the sugar and lemon juice over the strawberries and toss to coat them all. Start with 2 tablespoons of sugar then taste and add more if the strawberries are not sweet enough.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Serve over ice cream, pancakes, or on cheesecake.

Balsamic

1. Add the sliced strawberries to a medium size bowl. Sprinkle the sugar and balsamic vinegar over the strawberries and toss to coat them all.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Each recipe (2 cups of strawberries) makes four servings.  Since two variations are given (plain vs balsamic),  the recipe card states 8 servings. Each serving is about 1/2 cup strawberries.

 

Nutrition Facts

Macerated Strawberries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0.01g0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 112mg3%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 0.5g1%

Vitamin A 9IU0%

Vitamin C 43mg52%

Calcium 12mg1%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.