Strawberry Glaze
Strawberry Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, for powder
- 3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 drops red gel food coloring, optional
Instructions
- 1
If starting with whole freeze-dried strawberries, blend 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or blender until a fine powder is formed. Measure out 3 tablespoons of this powder for the glaze.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of freeze-dried strawberry powder, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
If desired, add 2 to 3 drops of red gel food coloring to the mixture. Whisk again until the color is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the entire mixture from the measuring cup into a skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the skillet. Continuously stir the mixture with a whisk or spatula as it heats. Do not stop stirring, as the glaze will thicken quickly and can clump.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Continue stirring until the glaze begins to bubble and thickens to a consistency that coats the back of a spoon. The small strawberry pieces will remain, adding texture and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Once the desired consistency is reached, remove the skillet from the heat. Allow the glaze to cool completely for at least 1 hour before using it to decorate desserts. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 60 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, for powder
- 3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 drops red gel food coloring, optional
Instructions
- 1
If starting with whole freeze-dried strawberries, blend 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or blender until a fine powder is formed. Measure out 3 tablespoons of this powder for the glaze.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of freeze-dried strawberry powder, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
If desired, add 2 to 3 drops of red gel food coloring to the mixture. Whisk again until the color is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the entire mixture from the measuring cup into a skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the skillet. Continuously stir the mixture with a whisk or spatula as it heats. Do not stop stirring, as the glaze will thicken quickly and can clump.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Continue stirring until the glaze begins to bubble and thickens to a consistency that coats the back of a spoon. The small strawberry pieces will remain, adding texture and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Once the desired consistency is reached, remove the skillet from the heat. Allow the glaze to cool completely for at least 1 hour before using it to decorate desserts. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 60 min