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How to Macerate Strawberries
Learn how to macerate strawberries with sugar and vanilla. Serve them with whipped cream or over ice cream, pancakes, or waffles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries Note 1
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar to taste
- a few drops vanilla extract optional
- 1 cup heavy cream to serve, optional
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries. Halve or quarter them, depending on their size, and place them in a bowl.1 lb strawberries
- Sprinkle with sugar, add vanilla extract or vanilla sugar to taste, toss well, and let stand for at least 30 minutes until the juice is formed. Stir again.2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar + a few drops vanilla extract
- Whip the heavy cream and serve over the macerated strawberries.1 cup heavy cream
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Notes
- You can also macerate strawberries by soaking them in alcohol, sweet liqueurs, juice, or good balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.