Fresh Strawberry Topping Recipe

Elevate your favorite desserts with this vibrant and irresistible Fresh Strawberry Topping! Perfect for cheesecakes, cream cheese pies, pound cakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This recipe, inspired by Fine Cooking (Spring 2002), transforms fresh strawberries into a luscious sauce with a touch of homemade jam for extra depth of flavor. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 1270.2 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Strawberry Topping

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How to Make Fresh Strawberry Topping

  1. In a medium bowl, gently toss 2 cups fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally, to allow the sugar to dissolve and the strawberries to release their juices.
  2. While the strawberries macerate, process 1/2 cup strawberry jam in a food processor until completely smooth.
  3. Transfer the smooth jam to a small saucepan.
  4. Bring the jam to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until it darkens and loses its frothiness (about 3 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
  6. Pour the cooked jam over the macerated strawberries and gently stir to combine.
  7. Let the mixture cool completely. Once cool, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Spoon generously over your favorite dessert – cheesecake, pound cake, or ice cream – and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

949g

Fat

0g

Carbs

105g