With some basic ingredients, you can whip up one of the best-ever summertime dessert toppings—soft and jammy berries with lots of berry-infused juice. Macerated strawberries take almost no effort but deliver a whole lot of flavor. Even better, they only take about 5 minutes to prepare!
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What Does It Mean to Macerate Strawberries?
Macerating strawberries can mean different things to different people. To some, it means soaking them in a flavorful liquid, such as liquor, vinegar, syrup or juice. Others also consider tossing strawberries with sugar and letting them sit until the juices are released maceration. You can also combine the two methods and toss the sliced berries in sugar and lemon juice (and throw in some lemon zest too, if you're so inclined).
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For each cup of strawberries, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir to coat the berries evenly, then let them sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 2–3 hours for more flavor.
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Can You Macerate Frozen Strawberries?
While frozen fruit often works well as a swap in many recipes, this isn’t one of them. Frozen strawberries become quite soft when thawed and maceration only softens them further. The result is a mushy texture that’s far less appealing than what you get with fresh strawberries. So save your frozen strawberries for your smoothies. For the best macerated strawberry topping, stick with fresh berries.
Tips for the Best Macerated Strawberries
It might sound counterintuitive, but a tiny pinch of salt enhances the strawberries' natural sweetness and overall flavor.
Let them sit longer.
Always taste your berries before adding sugar. If your strawberries are extra sweet, you may want to use less sugar; if they’re tart, you can bump it up a bit.
Switch up the liquid.
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