I love flavored sugars and this easy 2-ingredient strawberry sugar recipe happens to be one of my favorites. Use it to add a little extra strawberry flavor and sweetness to everything from whipped cream, lemonade, and strawberry toast, or as a substitute for regular sugar in all kinds of baked goods and fruit sauces. It’s also a perfect way to sweeten a cocktail or rim a margarita glass.
What Kind of Strawberries to Use?
You only need two ingredients to make homemade strawberry sugar. Unsweetened freeze-dried strawberries and granulated sugar. Injecting a natural strawberry flavor into recipes is not as simple as adding pure vanilla, or even lemon zest because berries are full of water. So unless you’re working with a recipe that calls for adding whole or puréed strawberries, it can be especially difficult to get the pure essence of strawberries packed into a recipe.
And not all, but most commercial strawberry extracts are artificially flavored and taste as much. This is where freeze-dried strawberries can be helpful. By infusing sugar with 100% all-natural freeze-dried strawberries, you can add strawberry essence to lots of things without compromising your recipe with artificial ingredients, flavors (or extra water).
Homemade Strawberry Sugar Ingredients
All you need is two ingredients to make this easy flavored sugar. It adds a nice fruity twist to all kinds of baked goods, drinks, and cocktails.
- 1 cup white granulated sugar (200g)
- 1/4 cup 100% natural freeze-dried strawberries (7g)
*You may double the amount of freeze-dried strawberries to 1/2 cup (14g) if you want even more strawberry flavor.
How to Make Homemade Strawberry Sugar — Measure, Pulse, Scoop, and Seal.
This recipe takes just about 30 seconds to make. Plus, it’s pretty and pink.
- Process the sugar and freeze-dried strawberries. In the bowl of a food processor, add the sugar and freeze-dried strawberries. Pulse a few times until the strawberries have turned into a powder and have colored the sugar. Store the strawberry sugar in a glass jar and seal it tightly, and Enjoy!
Ways to Use All-Natural Homemade Strawberry Sugar
The uses for this easy strawberry sugar recipe are endless, but here are a few to get you inspired.
- strawberry ricotta cannoli filling
- homemade strawberry-lemon sugar cookies
- strawberry-rhubarb fried pies
- sprinkled atop berry muffins just before baking
- french toast custard
- added to crêpes with a little melted butter
- strawberry margaritas, martinis, or mimosas
- strawberry butter toast
And if you’re wondering, you can also make lemon sugar, orange sugar, vanilla bean sugar, and even matcha sugar too!
How To Store Leftovers
Store strawberry sugar in a glass jar or other airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 year. I like to keep my jar in a cool, dark cupboard.
Freeze-Dried Strawberries Tips & FAQ’s
- Can I use fresh strawberries to make strawberry sugar? No, this recipe is made with freeze-dried strawberries which have had the water removed. Fresh strawberries would have too much water.
- Can I use dehydrated strawberries instead? Dehydrated and oven-dried strawberries cannot be used to make strawberry sugar because they contain too much water.
- Is this strawberry sugar recipe vegan? I’ve used granulated sugar for this recipe which some vegans consider acceptable, but for strict vegans, you must instead use vegan-friendly raw cane sugar, certified-organic cane sugar, or sugar made from 100% beets. Why is this? Because refined sugars made from sugar cane processing with bone char to achieve their clear white color making them unacceptable for strict veganism. Some brown sugar (those using molasses) also use the bone char processing method so they too should be avoided when making homemade vegan strawberry sugar.
- Are freeze-dried strawberries healthy? Yes, 100% natural freeze-dried strawberries are very good for you. In fact, they hold up to 90% of their original nutritional content throughout the freeze-drying process. This means you can get still get your Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber on the go! Just be sure sure to purchase freeze-dried strawberries without added sugars or preservatives. Freeze-dried strawberries are also great for helping regulate blood sugar, and like other berries, they have immune-boosting properties.
- Are freeze-dried strawberries real strawberries? Yes, freeze-dried strawberries are 100% real strawberries that have simply undergone the freeze-drying process to remove the water which makes them very
- Are dehydrated strawberries the same as freeze-dried strawberries? No. Dehydrated strawberries are usually moist and chewy because they contain more water. On the other hand, freeze-dried fruit including strawberries is crunchy and crisp and contains much less water making it ideal for long-term storage and weighs less than dehydrated fruit.
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All-Natural Homemade Strawberry Sugar
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup strawberry sugar 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Add a little extra all-natural strawberry flavor and sweetness to everything from whipped cream, lemonade, strawberry toast, or as a substitute for regular sugar in all kinds of baked goods and fruit sauces. It’s also a perfect way to sweeten a cocktail or rim a margarita glass. The uses are limited only by your imagination♡.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar (200g)
- 1/4 cup 100% natural freeze-dried strawberries (7g)
Instructions
- Process the sugar and freeze-dried strawberries. In the bowl of a food processor, add the sugar and freeze-dried strawberries. Pulse a few times until the strawberries have turned into a powder and have colored the sugar. Store the strawberry sugar in a glass jar and seal it tightly, and Enjoy!
Notes
- For an even more intense strawberry flavor, double the amount of freeze-dried strawberries to 1/2 cup (14g).
- Store strawberry sugar leftovers in an airtight container (I prefer a glass jar) for up to 1 year in a cool dark cupboard.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments + Sauces + Dips
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
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