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Sugar Free Strawberry Puree

January 24, 2019 by Sandra Shaffer 16 Comments

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Whip up this sugar free strawberry puree in 15 minutes! Enjoy over cake, yogurt, mix in cocktails or serve this as a strawberry sauce over ice cream!

Strawberry Puree in a glass jar

Strawberry Puree

I love making my own sauces with fresh fruit!  Not only is it simple to do, but you can control the amount of sweetener you add to the recipe.

This recipe is from my sugar free strawberry topping recipe, but I changed the sweetener (still sugar-free) because when I was first experimenting with sugar alternatives I used xylitol quite a bit.

Plus, oh my gosh!  Look at those old pictures!! Bad, super-duper horrible, but I can’t bear to delete them.  LOL

Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from fruits and vegetables.  You can find it in sugar-free gums and candies.  I think it’s a great alternative to granulated sugar, except there is one MAJOR problem.  Xylitol can be toxic to dogs, so I have banned it from our house.

Can you imagine our Abby accidentally getting into something that I made with xylitol?  Nope. No way.  Not on my watch!   She’s sticking with the occasional table scraps and peanut butter dog treats!

Greek yogurt in a glass jar with strawberry puree on the bottom

Sugar substitutions

Although xylitol is now off my shopping list, stevia, erythritol or monk fruit are some of the sugar alternatives that add just the right amount of sweetness without spiking my blood sugar levels.

Of course you can use granulated sugar too if you aren’t watching your sugar intake.

You can also use frozen strawberries for this puree, but I would thaw them first.

Fresh strawberries on a cutting board to make strawberry puree

How to wash strawberries

If you use fresh strawberries like I do here, then you want to wash and hull the berries.  The easiest way to clean strawberries is to put them in a colander, rinse with cool water, and then lay them on paper towels.

Gently dry the berries with an additional layer of paper towels to blot up the beads of water.

Remove the stems with a paring knife if you don’t have a fancy dancy strawberry huller.

a white colander of diced strawberries in preparation for strawberry puree

Next, slice the strawberries in about 1/4 inch pieces.  Place in a saucepan and add sweetener.

chopped strawberries in a saucepan cooking strawberry puree

Cook over medium high heat and stir occasionally while watching the berries breakdown into a delicious sauce.

Remove from the heat and add a splash of vanilla extract.

Fresh strawberry puree in a black saucepan cooking

Finally, blend the berries to your desired consistency.    I often blend 3/4 of the strawberries, then fold in the remaining thicker chunks when I want more of a strawberry sauce for pancakes or  whole wheat chocolate waffles.

blending strawberry puree

What to put strawberry sauce on

You will be tempted to eat this by the spoonful.  Your options are limitless!

Breakfast ideas

  • Cottage Cheese Pancakes 
  • Yogurt parfaits
  • Waffles
  • Over Toast
  • Crepes

Dessert ideas

  • Cheesecake
  • Angel Food Cake
  • Over Lemon Brownies 
  • Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Drink ideas

  • Mix with Lemonade
  • Flavor Water
  • Add to Prosecco
  • Strawberry Champagne Bellini 
  • Vodka and Gin Cocktails

Give me some more ideas and I’ll add them here!

Strawberry Puree in a mason jar with a black handled spoon
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Yield: 1 cup

Easy Sugar Free Strawberry Puree For Desserts or Beverages

Strawberry Puree in a glass jar

Simple sugar free strawberry sauce to top on waffles, pancakes, fold in crepes, mix with yogurt, or top on ice cream. The options are limitless!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries 
  • 1/3 cup Swerve or equivalent sugar alternative 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Clean, stem, and chop strawberries in 1/4 pieces.

Add berries and sweetener (or sugar) to a medium high heated saucepan, stirring occasionally until the juices are released and the mixture begins to thicken (5-8 minutes).

Remove from heat, then add the vanilla and stir until blended. 

If you would like some thick chunks of strawberries in the sauce, remove about 1/2 cup and set aside.

Blend remaining strawberries to puree. Return 1/2 cup that was set aside and mix in the mixture.

Let cool completely. Store in an airtight jar and keep refrigerated. 

Notes

Granulated sugar can be used if you are not sugar-free.

Strawberry puree will remain fresh for about a week.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1 tablespoon

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 58Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 0g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Condiment
Homemade sugar free strawberry sauce for desserts or make your own yogurt parfaits! Strawberry puree is delicious in cocktails too! Give this easy recipe a try. #strawberry #sauce #puree #easy #sugarfree #lowcarb #thefoodieaffair
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  1. debi at Life Currents

    January 26, 2019 at 7:04 am

    This looks great. I’ll just have to figure out what to serve it on first. Maybe today’s pancakes!

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  2. Jennifer A Stewart

    January 26, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    I made this the other day and used it on my bagels in the morning and it was so delicious!

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  3. Julie Menghini

    January 26, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    I love sauces like this. There are so many ways to use them. This one has me thinking of Spring! It’s so pretty and I think I’d have to pour some on an angel food cake!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      January 28, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      This strawberry sauce will be delicious over angel food cake!

      Reply
  4. Kylee from Kylee Cooks

    January 27, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    I love recipes like this – where you get to control exactly what is in it!!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      January 28, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      Exactly! This is why I make so many of my own sauces and syrups. I just can’t handle the overly sweet foods anymore!

      Reply
  5. michele

    January 27, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    I loved the vanilla in here… such a subtle addition but it worked perfectly slathered on my yogurt! Brilliant!

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    • Sandra Shaffer

      January 28, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      The vanilla is just the right subtle flavor that this puree needs. Thanks, Michele!

      Reply
  6. Amy Nash

    January 27, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    So many uses for this fabulous puree! My kids will love this over their pancakes at breakfast!

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    • Sandra Shaffer

      January 28, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Strawberry sauce is a delicious change from maple syrup. I love adding fresh fruits to my breakfast foods.

      Reply
  7. Brandi

    January 28, 2019 at 10:16 am

    I can think of so many different ways I am going to use this recipe!!! Thank you!!!!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      January 28, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      You’ll have to let me know your favorite way to use this puree. I’m looking for more ideas!

      Reply
  8. Michaela Kenkel

    January 29, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    I have been trying to watch my sugar. I would put this strawberry syrup on everything!!

    Reply
  9. Debra K Fontaine

    November 13, 2019 at 8:53 am

    I am going to use this on my ww 0pt cheesecake! Cant wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      November 13, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      Perfect topping for cheesecake! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply

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