Fresh Strawberry Topping
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Fresh Strawberry Topping
Description
Fresh Strawberry Topping brings together ripe strawberries tossed with sugar and salt, allowing the fruit to release its juices and soften. The addition of warmed strawberry jam, optionally thickened with cornstarch, creates a glossy, sweet sauce that clings to the berries. Lemon juice brightens the flavor and balances sweetness, contributing a light acidity. This mixture cools and thickens to a pleasant texture that highlights the fresh fruit while adding richness from the jam. It’s a versatile topping that preserves the freshness of the berries while adding a smooth, jammy coating.
The topping has a sweet and lightly tart flavor profile with a mix of soft, juicy strawberry pieces and the smooth jam sauce. It can be served at room temperature or chilled, adapting to various dishes and preferences.
It pairs well with breakfast items like pancakes, waffles, or french toast, as well as desserts including cheesecake, ice cream, and shortcake. The topping also works as a simple spoon-sweet side or garnish to add fruit sweetness and color.
The recipe notes mention the possibility of using frozen strawberries, but the fresh taste and texture is preferred. The optional cornstarch thickens the sauce slightly for a more cohesive texture. Allowing the topping to cool properly ensures it thickens as intended.
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/4 pounds strawberries 4 cups
- 1/4 cup sugar
- pinch salt
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam high quality
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, fresh
Instructions
- Hull the strawberries and slice or chop them (however big or small you want). Add them to a medium bowl and toss them with 1/4 cup sugar and a dash or two of salt. Stir together, then set aside for 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, add 3/4 cup cold strawberry jam and 1 tablespoon cornstarch (the cornstarch is optional! It will make the sauce thicker.) Whisk the jam and cornstarch together until there are no lumps. Set the pot over medium heat and stir occasionally for 3 minutes, until no longer foamy.
- Add the jam mixture and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the strawberries and stir together. Let the mixture cool for about an hour. It will thicken as it cools. Serve room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Using fresh strawberries gives the best texture and flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed first.
- Cornstarch is optional and helps thicken the sauce if a thicker consistency is desired.
- Chill or serve at room temperature according to your preference.
- This topping complements pancakes, waffles, french toast, cheesecake, ice cream, and shortcake well.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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