Strawberries for Shortcake

Strawberries for Shortcake
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    63

Transform ordinary shortcake into a sublime dessert with this vibrant strawberry topping. Its bright flavors and luscious texture will elevate any summer gathering.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Sodium
    29 mg
  • Sugar
    35 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries and dark corn syrup. (2 minutes)

02

Step
5 mins

Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. (5 minutes)

03

Step
10 mins

Stir frequently, allowing the mixture to simmer until the strawberries release their juices and soften slightly. (10 minutes)

04

Step
3 mins

Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and lemon juice until the sugar is completely dissolved. (3 minutes)

05

Step
30 mins

Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. (30 minutes)

06

Step
2 hrs

Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. (120 minutes)

Adjust the sugar to taste, depending on the sweetness of your strawberries. For a more intense flavor, macerate the strawberries with the sugar and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
A pinch of salt can enhance the sweetness of the strawberries.
Store leftover strawberry topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Adaline Welch

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 21 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Amir Green

    I used maple syrup instead of corn syrup and it worked perfectly.

  • Dovie Wintheiser

    The lemon juice really brightens the flavor. I'll be making this all summer long.

  • Elias Abbott

    This is the best strawberry topping I've ever made!

  • Cleo Rempel

    This recipe is a game-changer! My family devoured it.

  • Blaze Ziemann

    My kids love this topping on their waffles!

  • Rahul Bailey

    I found that the mixture was a little too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the sugar slightly. Still delicious!

  • Reuben Mccullough

    So easy to make and tastes incredible!

  • Dasia Rolfson

    I added a pinch of cinnamon, as suggested, and it was amazing!

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