Starbucks Strawberry Puree {Copycat Recipe}
This Starbucks copycat strawberry puree is perfectly sweet, smooth, and incredibly easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients. It’s perfect for layering into Frappuccinos, cold foams, and other fruity coffee drinks.
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Makes: 1 /3 cup
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries (about 8-10 large berries- see notes if using frozen)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp + ½ tsp water divided
- ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Put chopped strawberries, sugar, and 2 tablespoon water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are very soft and the liquid is bright red and glossy. The consistency should be loose and saucy; not jammy.
- In a small bowl, stir ¼ teaspoon cornstarch with the remaining ½ teaspoon water until completely smooth.
- Once the strawberries are softened, stir the cornstarch slurry into the mixture and let it gently simmer for about a minute, until just slightly thickened. Avoid boiling or cooking too long as mixture may get gummy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and pinch of salt.
- Let puree cool slightly, then blend until completely smooth using either a blender, handheld immersion blender, or food processor.
- Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing firmly with a wooden spoon to extract as much puree as possible.
- Store strawberry puree in an airtight container in fridge and let cool completely before using. Purée should stay fresh for about 5 days when stored properly.
Notes
- If using frozen strawberries, I recommend adding to them to the saucepan whole without thawing. Use just 1 tablespoon of water instead of 2. As the strawberries heat and soften, you can use a wooden spoon to break them up. As frozen strawberries may not be as sweet as fresh, taste puree when you take it off the heat. If you want it sweeter, stir in additional 1 teaspoon sugar at a time.
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