Easy Strawberry Topping for Shortcake Recipe

Name: Easy Strawberry Topping for Shortcake Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped fresh strawberries; 0.33333334326744 cup dark corn syrup; 0.75 cup white sugar; 1 lemon, juiced

This easy strawberry topping recipe is ideal for homemade strawberry shortcake. Adjust the sugar to your preference based on the sweetness of your strawberries for the best flavor.

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield6

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Servings

Ingredients

4 cups chopped fresh strawberries
0.33 cup dark corn syrup
0.75 cup white sugar
1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine fresh strawberries and dark corn syrup over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer and stir for about 10 minutes until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the sugar and lemon juice until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow the strawberry topping to cool to room temperature. For best results, chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 184 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 35 g
Sodium Content: 29 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 48 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g