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macerated strawberries in a white bowl with a spoon in it.
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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Bowl

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
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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

Notes

You can also macerate strawberries by soaking them in alcohol, sweet liqueurs, juice, or good balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 18mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g