Strawberry topping
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can easily prepare this aromatic topping at home if you have fresh or frozen strawberries on hand. Children will happily eat not only the topping, but also the porridge it's added to. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Remove the stems from the strawberries and clean the berries. Place them in a deep container and rinse under water.
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Step 3
Cut the berries in half, draining off the water, and pour the cut berries into a cauldron or saucepan with a non-stick bottom.
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Step 4
Add granulated sugar and place the container on the stove over medium heat. Simmer the strawberries with sugar for about 5–8 minutes, until they release their juice and become slightly softer.
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Step 5
Pour the cornstarch into cold water and mix it thoroughly. You can substitute cornstarch with potato starch. Always mix it into cold water, as it forms lumps in hot water.
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Step 6
Pour the water with starch into the container with stewed strawberries and gently mix.
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Step 7
Heat for about 3-5 minutes until thickened, then turn off the heat. Remember that the topping will become thicker after cooling.
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Step 8
Place it in a sauce bowl or small bowl and serve with sweet or unsweetened baked goods.