How to Make Strawberry Puree: Fresh or Cooked

This post shares How to Make Strawberry Puree for use in a variety of desserts and beverages. Options for both cooked and fresh and unsweetened and sweetened Pureed Strawberry Recipe are included, along with suggestions to use strawberry puree.

You know the old adage, ‘When Life Gives You Strawberries, Make Strawberry Puree!’

Ok, I may be taking some liberties, but you know what I mean!

Pureeing strawberries is just another way to savor these delightful little berries and extend your enjoyment of them.

If you have the strawberries, we have the recipes! Our list of Great Strawberry Recipes includes Strawberry Curd, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Strawberry Puree, and Strawberry Jam Cake!

At its simplest, strawberry puree (or any puree, for that matter) is just strawberries blended to a paste or liquid. In its strictest definition, a pureed fruit or vegetable is typically cooked, think applesauce or pumpkin puree for pies.

The beauty of this Strawberry Puree is that you can keep it fresh or cook it down a bit to concentrate the flavors. Additionally, you can add sugar or not, depending on the sweetness of the berries and your ultimate use. And, as if you needed one more decision to make, you get to choose whether to keep the seeds in or strain them out.

sweetened or unsweetened?

Honestly, I have never felt the need to sweeten my puree. That being said, if your strawberries are on the tart side, you can surely add a little sweetness with honey or sugar.

If you are considering adding sweetness, wait until the puree is made to add the sugar or the honey. Give it a taste to see if any sweetness is needed and then add it by the teaspoon.

blender or food processor?

I was able to get a much smoother puree with my blender than with my food processor. I let it blend for about 45 seconds to 1 minute.

keep the seeds or remove the seeds from your pPuree?

Removing the seeds is so easy that I always go ahead and remove them. I think it makes the puree more versatile.

Removing the seeds is simply a matter of pouring the puree through a fine-mesh sieve and stirring the puree for a minute or two until only the seeds and wee bit of pulp are remaining.

how much strawberry puree will a pound of strawberries yield?

I typically get between 1 3/4 – 2 cups of puree from 1 pound of fresh strawberries. Removing the seeds takes a little less than 1/4 of cup from that total.

fresh or cooked strawberry puree?

how to store your puree

Your strawberry puree can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Freeze your puree in ice cube trays for easy use.

how to use strawberry puree

Strawberry puree is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some suggestions:

Strawberry puree is the primary ingredient in Strawberry Curd.

As a topping: Use strawberry puree as a topping for ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.

Use strawberry puree in desserts like cheesecake, pudding, mousse, or sorbet. It can also be used to flavor frosting for cakes or cupcakes. Thicken it with cornstarch and sugar to glaze cakes

Strawberry puree can be added to smoothies, milkshakes, seltzer, champagne, prosecco, or cocktails for a fruity twist. What about Strawberry Lemonade or Limeade!

Use strawberry puree to make a sweet and tangy sauce for grilled meats or vegetables.

Use strawberry puree to add a fruity flavor to breakfast dishes like French toast or crepes.

When using strawberry puree in recipes, be sure to adjust the amount of sugar or other sweeteners as needed, depending on the sweetness of the strawberries. You can also add lemon juice or other citrus juices to enhance the flavor and balance the sweetness.

how will you use it?

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