Description
Use up strawberry tops and “ugly” strawberries in this sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- Tops and uglies from 1 quart of strawberries—serve the beauties
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients.
- Cook over medium-low heat until berries are completely soft, about 10 minutes.
- Pass through a fine strainer, discarding the repurposed tops and reserving the liquid.
- Use as a topping for fruit salad, yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream. It also makes a delicious cocktail syrup or iced tea sweetener.
