Strawberry Topping
This strawberry topping features (1) whole strawberries and (2) a strawberry compote. It’s bright, light, and sweet but not too sweet. It’s a great way to enjoy strawberries in season!
Servings: 8 to 10 (1 loaf cake)
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454g) strawberries, hulled and cut in half (or into quarters if large)
- 3 ½ tablespoons Simply Nature Organic Cane Sugar
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Toss well to combine.
- Transfer half of the strawberries to a small or medium saucepan. Keep the other half and allow them to macerate in the bowl.
- Cook the strawberries over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the berries break down and the liquid thickens into a syrup. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
- Turn off the heat, then stir in the lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg