A vibrant and delicious strawberry glaze made with fresh strawberries, perfect for topping desserts, pancakes, and more. This simple recipe takes just 10 minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and warm water until completely dissolved, creating a smooth slurry.
- Add the cornstarch mixture along with strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a medium saucepan.
- Place saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously with a wooden spoon. Gently mash some strawberries as the mixture heats up.
- Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The glaze will begin to thicken.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve warm or store in refrigerator for up to one week.