Description
This smooth strawberry purée without sugar tastes naturally sweet, bright, and fresh. I blend ripe strawberries with a splash of lemon juice for a silky, vibrant purée you can spoon over yogurt, swirl into oatmeal, drizzle on pancakes, or use in desserts and baby-friendly recipes. Quick, simple, and made with real fruit flavor—no added sugar needed.
Ingredients
- 500 g (about 1 lb) fresh ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp water (only if needed for blending)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries under cold water and pat them completely dry.
- Hull the strawberries (remove the green tops) and cut any large berries in half for easier blending.
- Add the strawberries to a blender or food processor.
- Pour in the lemon juice to brighten the flavor and keep the color vivid.
- Blend on low speed first, then increase to high until the purée turns silky smooth (about 30–60 seconds).
- If the blender struggles, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend again. Add the second tablespoon only if needed.
- For an extra-smooth, seed-free texture, strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently with the back of a spoon (optional).
- Taste and use right away, or store chilled for later.
Notes
Use very ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor without sugar. If your berries taste tart, let the purée rest 5 minutes—flavor softens naturally. Straining gives a baby-food smooth texture. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze in ice cube trays up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Warm gently over low heat if you want it slightly warm—do not boil to keep the fresh strawberry taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60 g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg