Macerated Strawberries in Ouzo
Macerated strawberries are one method more than they are a recipe. It is one of the simplest techniques to bring out the taste and color of slightly under-ripe strawberries.
Equipment
- I air-tight container
Ingredients
- 500 g Strawberries, fresh (17,5 oz)
- 3 tbsp Sugar, Light brown
- 2 tbsp Ouzo
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries and pick the top stems off.
- Cut the strawberries in half and place them in an airtight container.
- Then add sugar and Ouzo. Put the lid on and shake so that the strawberries are covered in alcohol and sugar.
- Place the container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Notes
Alcohols with higher percentages will help preserve your fruits and berries from spoiling.
You can store macerated fresh strawberries in an airtight container up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Dried fruit maceration can be stored for up to a few weeks when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Dried fruit maceration can be stored for up to a few weeks when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.