Strawberry Reduction

Strawberry reduction is a thick strawberry sauce that is perfect for using in baked goods, as a cake filling, or for adding to buttercream.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 45

Servings cups

Calories 48kcal

Defrost strawberries if frozen or cut up strawberries if whole.
Blend your strawberries.
Place strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and sugar into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over med heat.
Once bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let slowly reduce until berries begin to break up and the liquid is almost gone. This can take between 40-60 minutes depending on how much liquid you have.
Occasionally stir the mixture to prevent burning. Transfer to another container and let cool before use.

Using fresh or frozen strawberries is ok

You can use more or less strawberries and adjust the sugar to your liking.