Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of stewed strawberries with a hint of vanilla bean and fresh mint. This versatile condiment can elevate any dish, from breakfast to dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Sugar Mixture:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Flavorings:
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, water, vanilla bean, mint, and salt.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 8–10 minutes.
- Add Mint: Remove from heat and stir in the chopped mint. Let cool slightly before serving warm or chill for a few hours.
Notes
- Delicious served over yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, or cake.
- For a smoother texture, mash some of the strawberries while cooking.
- Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of your berries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
