Berry Coulis
If you’re looking to jazz up your pancakes or add a pop of color (and flavor) to your desserts, this Berry Coulis is just what your kitchen ordered! It tastes like the best of summer smushed into a sauce and will turn the most blah breakfast into something that feels fancy — even if all you did was take out the trash in your PJs this morning. Trust me, you need this in your life.
Oh man, this Berry Coulis has all but become a member of our family at this point! I swear, my husband does a little happy dance every time I make it (and he’s not a dancer, folks). I even caught our youngest licking the spoon the last time I whipped up a batch. It’s just one of those recipes that’s so much more than just ‘a thing’ you make; it’s a spoonful of giggles and sticky fingers and maybe a little too much sugar. But who’s counting, right?
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Why You’ll Love This Berry Coulis
– It’s basically berries hugging your pancakes.
– Makes you feel like a fancy chef with zero effort.
– You can throw it on anything — seriously, ice cream, waffles, or eat it straight from the spoon.
– Helps you use up that forgotten bag of berries in the freezer.
How to Make It
Imagine me, elbow-deep in berries, trying to tell you how easy this is. First, you need your berries — I totally sometimes use whatever’s looking too mushy in the fridge. Pop those into a pot with some sugar and lemon juice. Here’s where the magic happens: crank that heat up like you’re boiling pasta but stay close to the stove! Berries have this sneaky way of boiling over. Give it a few good stirs until things get proper saucy. Once they’re looking silky and smell like a berry dream, you’re done! Let it cool if you can be patient — I don’t blame you if you can’t.
Ingredient Notes
– Berries: Whatever mix you’re feeling. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries go wild when they get together.
– Sugar: Just enough to make your sweet tooth happy. Feel free to dial it down if you’ve already had cake for breakfast.
– Lemon Juice: Keeps it zingy. Why does sour have to be so fun?
Recipe Steps:
1. Combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.
2. Heat the mixture and stir until it’s bubbling away merrily.
3. Simmer until berries break down into a sauce-like consistency.
4. Let cool before devouring… or not, I won’t judge.
What to Serve It With
Tips & Mistakes
Storage Tips
After you’ve licked the pot clean, whatever’s left (which is rarer than a unicorn sighting in this house) is perfect to stash away. Pop it in a cute Mason jar or something fancy — or, let’s be real, just any old Tupperware. It’ll hang out in your fridge for about a week. And it’s not just for desserts; brave souls can mix it into their yogurt or spread a little love on some toast. Might even work on salads if you’re adventurous!
Variations and Substitutions
Let’s be honest — if you’re low on fresh berries, the frozen ones are your loyal fallback, no sweat there. For my sugar-conscious comrades, honey or maple syrup are lovely stand-ins for cane sugar. And flavor boosters like vanilla or cinnamon? I throw them in on a whim, like surprise guests at a dinner party. Forget an ingredient? Just call it a new recipe, ha!
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Berry Coulis
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine mixed berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until berries soften.
- Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.
- Strain the coulis through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
- Allow to cool before serving or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
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