Clear strawberry juice
In French this is called a "clarification". The method for making a clear strawberry juice is simple, with little added sugar.
The delicious juice obtained can be used in lots of recipes: mousse, cream, jelly, etc.
The delicious juice obtained can be used in lots of recipes: mousse, cream, jelly, etc.
36 K 3.2/5 (5 reviews)
60 min.
Easy
400 ml
2 IngredientsLast modified on: July 25th 2021
For 400 ml, you will need:
1 kg strawberries
140 g 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Remove the stalks from 1 kg strawberries, cut into 4 and put into a bowl.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Add 140 g caster sugar and mix rapidly.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Cover the bowl with stretch film, making sure it seals well.
Stage 4 - 40 min.
Sit the bowl over a pan of water to form a bain-marie. Leave on low heat for 40 minutes.
Stage 5
The plastic film will swell into a dome and collect condensation. If you want to see what's going on underneath, tap on it gently.
Stage 6
After 40 minutes, take the bowl out of the bain-marie and leave to cool with the film still in place.
When cold, remove the film.
You will see the strawberry pieces have softened and are bathed in juice.
When cold, remove the film.
You will see the strawberry pieces have softened and are bathed in juice.
Stage 7 - 4 min.
Pour everything through a fine strainer sitting over a bowl and leave to drain.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Collect the juice and pour into a jar with a lid that seals well. Refrigerate until needed.
Remarks
Use the strawberry pieces leftover for another recipe, or simple eat them yourself! (They're good with a little fromage frais).
Keeping: Several days in the fridge in a sealed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 10 RDI=4 % | 210 RDI=20 % | 0 | 880 RDI=40 % | 3,680 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 20 RDI=2 % | 0 | 80 RDI=4 % | 320 RDI: 4 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 400 ml : 5.15 €
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