Frozen Strawberry Coulis

Method

Step 1: Slightly Thaw

Let the frozen strawberries thaw slightly at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. They don’t need to be fully thawed, but the ice crystals on the outside should have disappeared.

Once thawed, drain them of any excess water that has melted off them, as this will dilute the intense strawberry flavour you’re after.

Step 2: Combine Ingredients

In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Give it a good stir so that all of the strawberries are coated in a little of the sugar.

Step 3: Simmer

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. You don’t want to boil the mixture as this will impact the flavour. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and the sauce has slightly thickened.

• You want the strawberries to fall apart when you push a fork into them. If you don’t let them go fully soft, you’ll end up with a coarse coulis once blended.

Step 4: Cool then Blend

Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend it until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds. This will give you a silky smooth coulis. You may need to do this multiple times to get a super smooth sauce.

Step 5: Adjust

Taste the coulis and adjust the sweetness or acidity if necessary. To sweeten, add a squeeze of honey or maple syrup. To add acidity, a further squeeze of lemon juice will work.