Strawberry Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 421

Name: Strawberry Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 421
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 16 oz. fresh ripe strawberries; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 Tbsp strawberry gelatin (optional, for extra color and set)

This fresh strawberry topping is a wonderful addition to cheesecakes, ice cream, or shortcakes. It’s incredibly easy to prepare and captures the bright, sweet flavor of ripe berries perfectly.

This is recipe #421 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minCook time: 3 minTotal time: 13 min

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Ingredients

16 oz. fresh ripe strawberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp strawberry gelatin (optional, for extra color and set)

Instructions

Prep Berries: Rinse the strawberries well under cold water and remove the stems. Slice them into a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
Heat: Add the granulated sugar on top of the sliced berries. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Mash: Carefully remove the bowl and mash the strawberries with a hamburger separator (or potato masher) to combine the juices with the sugar.
Finish: If desired, add the strawberry gelatin and mix well until fully dissolved.
Cool: Pour the mixture into a shallow pie plate or pan to cool.
Store: Once chilled, use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips This topping freezes beautifully, so it’s a great idea to make several batches while strawberries are in peak season. Cooling the mixture in a shallow dish like a pie plate helps it reach the right consistency much faster than leaving it in a deep bowl!