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Light Fresh Strawberry Topping

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on April 6, 2010

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Serves 12 to 16 (Makes about 3 cups)

Light Fresh Strawberry Topping

Ingredients

1 pound (454 grams) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and cut lengthwise into ¼- to ⅜-inch wedges¼ cup sugar Pinch table salt ½ cup strawberry jam 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Before You Begin

A ruby-colored, glazed strawberry topping is the classic accompaniment to New York cheesecake. This topping is best served the same day it is made.

Instructions

  1. Toss the berries, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and let stand until the berries have released some juice and the sugar has dissolved, about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally to combine.
  2. Process the jam in a food processor until smooth, about 8 seconds. Transfer the jam to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until dark and no longer frothy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, then gently stir the warm jam into the strawberries. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to
  3. To serve, spoon a portion of the topping over individual slices of cheesecake.

Light Fresh Strawberry Topping

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Yield

Serves 12 to 16 (Makes about 3 cups)

Ingredients

1 pound (454 grams) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and cut lengthwise into ¼- to ⅜-inch wedges
¼ cup sugar
Pinch table salt
½ cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Ingredients

1 pound (454 grams) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and cut lengthwise into ¼- to ⅜-inch wedges
¼ cup sugar
Pinch table salt
½ cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Ingredients

1 pound (454 grams) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and cut lengthwise into ¼- to ⅜-inch wedges
¼ cup sugar
Pinch table salt
½ cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Before You Begin

A ruby-colored, glazed strawberry topping is the classic accompaniment to New York cheesecake. This topping is best served the same day it is made.

Instructions

  1. Toss the berries, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and let stand until the berries have released some juice and the sugar has dissolved, about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally to combine.
  2. Process the jam in a food processor until smooth, about 8 seconds. Transfer the jam to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until dark and no longer frothy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, then gently stir the warm jam into the strawberries. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to
  3. To serve, spoon a portion of the topping over individual slices of cheesecake.

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