Berry Coulis
A simple Berry Coulis made with fresh or frozen berries, sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of salt. Perfect for drizzling over cheesecakes, pancakes, ice cream, and more.
1.5 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or thawed berries raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries, hulled and sliced if using
- ¼ cup water
- 5 to 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
Simmer the Berries
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the berries, water, 5 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the sugar dissolves and the berries are softened and heated through, approximately 1 additional minute after simmering begins.
Blend Until Smooth
- Transfer the berry mixture to a blender or food processor. Process on high speed until the mixture is smooth, about 20 seconds.
Strain the Puree
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl. Using a spoon or spatula, press and stir the puree to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining seeds and pulp from the strainer.
Finish the Coulis
- Stir the lemon juice into the strained berry puree. Taste and, if a sweeter flavor is desired, gradually add the remaining sugar. Mix until fully dissolved.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the coulis for at least 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Stir well before serving. If the coulis thickens excessively after chilling, thin it by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of water to reach the desired consistency.
Notes
This Berry Coulis is naturally gluten-free. However, to ensure it remains safe for those with gluten sensitivities, verify that any pre-packaged frozen berries, sugar, and lemon juice are labeled gluten-free and processed in a gluten-free facility to avoid cross-contamination.