Macerated Berries
Nothing is easier, nor dresses up a simple dessert as much as macerated berries. They are the perfect topping on pound cake, waffles, over vanilla ice cream, angel food cake, or as a strawberry topping for cheesecake.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 48kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh Strawberries washed and hulled. Slice into halves, quarters or diced for parfaits.
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Wash, hull and slice strawberries. Cut small berries in half and larger ones into quarters. Dice strawberries for smaller desserts or parfaits.
- Toss sliced berries with sugar and fresh mint. If using lemon juice, orange juice, or liqueur, add them now.
- Allow to macerate at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg