Easy Roasted Balsamic Strawberries Recipe

Posted bySandra Shaffer onMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

These Balsamic Roasted Strawberries are the perfect addition to any summer meal. The combination of fresh berries with a little tang from the balsamic vinegar and the sweetness from the honey make these roasted berries a delicious topping for many dishes.

Every year we take a trip to a local farm and come home with an abundance of strawberries and this is one of our favorite recipes to make with them. Not only are these delicious to eat on their own, but they also taste great on ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or brownies.

A clear glass bowl of roasted basalmic strawberries with a blue spoon.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Strawberries are in full season during the summertime, which means they are at their peak of sweetness and flavor. Roasting strawberries brings out even more of their natural sweetness and adds a depth of flavor that always has our guests coming back for seconds.

Fresh strawberries are available any time of year, so you don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy this great recipe.
You only need a few ingredients; strawberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar, so you don’t have to spend a ton of money at the grocery store.
Also, the strawberries combined with balsamic vinegar give this dish an elegant flavor that it’s even great for guests.

If you are looking for another delicious way to use your extra strawberries next time give this Sugar Free Strawberry Freezer Jam a try.

A cinnamon chip with roasted balsamic strawberries with cream cheese.

Ingredients and Variations

One of my favorite things about this easy recipe is that you only need three simple ingredients. Pick up some fresh berries on your next trip to the grocery store so that you can enjoy this tasty dish.

Fresh strawberries
Honey – Instead of using honey try swapping it out for pure maple syrup. You will still get a great sweetness with a little maple flavor.
Aged balsamic vinegar – You need the vinegar, not the balsamic reduction.

How to Make Balsamic Roasted Strawberries

Making these roasted strawberries is super simple. Just follow these step-by-step instructions so you can enjoy this dish.

Preheat oven to 350° Farenheit.
In a medium bowl, pour honey and balsamic vinegar over strawberries.
Gently fold the ingredients together.
Place strawberries on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes or until the strawberries are soft, but not mushy.

Sliced strawberries in a blue mixing bowl.

Strawberries on a baking sheet before roasting.

How To Store

Storage – Store leftover roasted strawberries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing – I don’t recommend freezing the cooked strawberries as they will become mushy when thawed.

Reheating – Reheat the strawberries in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until they are warmed through.

Sandra’s Pro Tips

I’ve made this recipe several times now, and I’ve come up with a few helpful tips to share with you from my recipe testing.

Place the strawberries in a single layer on your baking dish, if they overlap then they won’t roast evenly.
If you are enjoying these on there try garnishing them with fresh basil, greek yogurt, or even a sprinkle of goat cheese for an amazing flavor.
Want to add some additional flavor? Try adding a pinch of salt to your strawberries.
You may need to quarter large strawberries so that they cook evenly with the rest of your fresh berries.

Cream cheese on a white plate topped with roasted strawberries.

FAQs

Do you have questions about these roasted balsamic strawberries? Here are the most commonly asked questions for this recipe:

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Techincally, yes you can use frozen strawberries. However, you will need to thaw them and dry them first. However, in my opinion, fresh tastes best for this recipe.

Does baking strawberries make them sweeter?

Yes, roasting will bring out the sweetness of the strawberries. You will fall in love with this recipe after the first bite just like I did.

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