This is what I do most often with fresh strawberries. Sprinkling the sweet strawberries of late spring to early summer with just a little sugar, then letting them stand, draws out their delicious juice. They become almost an instant sauce, perfect for serving over yogurt and frozen yogurt, or to simply enjoy on their own. This is also delicious as a filling for Miniature Fresh Fruit Tarts (page 243).

　　

Ingredients

4 to 6 servings

　　1 pint flavorful fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

　　1 to 2 teaspoons natural granulated sugar, or to taste

　　

Step 1

Combine the strawberries with the sugar in a serving container. Let the mixture stand for about 30 minutes before serving (if you are planning to let them stand any longer than that, cover and refrigerate). Serve in small dessert bowls or as suggested above.

　　

nutrition information

Step 2

Calories: 23

　　

Step 3

Total Fat: 0g

　　

Step 4

Protein: 0g

　　

Step 5

Carbohydrate: 5g

　　

Step 6

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 7

Sodium: 1mg

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