Baked strawberries pack a real flavor punch, and are perfect for snacking as is or adding to your favorite breakfasts or desserts such as overnight oats, milkshakes, ice creams, or popsicles. The perfect way to use up an abundance of overripe or cheap strawberries, and so naturally sweet that there is no need for the addition of refined sugar.
Strawberries are such a versatile ingredient and using recipes like this, and also simple macerated strawberries really bring out and showcase the natural sweetness of this delicious fruit. Why not serve some baked strawberries on top of this vegan strawberry cake!
Easy Baked Strawberries
When the strawberry season is in full glorious swing you better be taking advantage of it.
Strawberries are so cheap at the height of the season, and it is not uncommon to find whole trays available for next to nothing at the farmers market, or the store if you live in the right area.
One of my favorite things to do to preserve this season, and enjoy ripe and juicy strawberries when they are at their best, is to pop the strawberries into the oven and bake low and slow until they are just bursting with flavor.
It Couldn't Be Easier To Enjoy Cooked Strawberries
If you haven't had baked strawberries before, then you are in for a treat!
When strawberries are baked low and slow like this, they release the most incredible amount of flavor.
And the smell!
Oh don't even get me started on the smell.
Your kitchen is going to smell all kinds of amazing with these baking away.
You literally need one ingredient: strawberries.
That's it.
No sugar, so syrup, nothing else.
Just pure unadulterated strawberries that will be baked until they are ooey and gooey and give you the most amazing syrup to play with.
How To Cook Strawberries
We are simply going to wash, dry and hull the strawberries.
Hulling strawberries simply means removing the green stem at the top.
Use a sharp knife for this, and try to keep as much of the strawberry intact as possible, just remove the green bit.
Once this is done, lay the strawberries out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
If you are working with overripe strawberries, simply cut off any mouldy bits or overly soft bits from the strawberry before adding them to the baking tray.
Once baked, they should be very gooey, easily squeezed and oozing strawberry juice.
Tips and Substitutions
I have tried lots of different versions of baked strawberries, and in my humble opinion, baked strawberries all by their lonesome gave off the best flavour.
However, if you want to change it up, you can try adding these before baking:
- A drizzle of maple syrup
- A drizzle of honey
- Vanilla beans or vanilla extract
- A splash of balsamic for something a little more savory
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.
To increase the recipe: Simply add more strawberries to the tray, and as long as they are in a single layer so they can bake at the same time, you do not need to make any other adjustments.
Once baked to perfection, transfer the cooled strawberies to a glass jar, pressing down to release the syrup.
The more you press, the more syrup will come out.
What To Do With Baked Strawberries
What to do with these amazing oven baked strawberries now that you have them.
I am so glad you asked!
You can do so many things, here are some ideas:
- Add them to your breakfast oats
- Whiz them up with some frozen bananas for an out of this world banana nice cream
- Blend with some almond milk and ice for a great strawberry milk alternative
- Blitz until a liquid for a strawberry syrup
- Add on top of pancakes or waffles
- Add them to your next batch of muffins or banana bread (like this Healthy Strawberry Banana Mango Bread from Healthy Little Foodies.)
- Add a dollop on top of some vanilla ice cream
- Add the strawberries without the syrup (so drain it a little) to some toast and peanut butter for an epic PB&J
Waste Not Tip: Keep Those Greens
This has become a firm favorite in our house, and could not be easier.
Keep the washed bits you cut off when you are hulling the strawberries (not the mouldy bits, you can get rid of them).
Put them in a jug with some filtered water, pop it in the fridge for an hour or so and voila you have some refreshing strawberry water to enjoy.
It might look a bit strange, but it tastes delicious!
Trust me.
Kind of like the cucumber water you get in fancy day spas; but with strawberries, so even better.
Need Some More Strawberry Recipes?
Try these out:
- Strawberry Coconut Butter
- Baked Strawberry Crumble In Mini Mason Jars
- Strawberry Cashew Quinoa Vegan Bliss Balls
- Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
- Summer Stone Fruit and Spinach Strawberry Salad
So much yum!
Happy Eating
xx
Recipe
Easy Baked Strawberries
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Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F (120C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone cookie sheet.
- Rinse, dry and hull the strawberries, removing all of the greens and any mouldy or overly soft pieces. Keep the greens (see notes)
- Spread the hulled strawberries on the baking sheet, making sure they are kept in a single layer.
- Pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for about 50 mins, until the strawberries are soft, dark and releasing an amazing strawberry aroma and strawberry syrup.
- Remove the baked strawberries from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Transfer the cooled strawberries to a glass jar and keep stored in the fridge until ready to use. The harder you squish the strawberries into the jar, the more juices will be released, giving you a great strawberry syrup.
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Brooke Knipp says
Great idea for using up strawberries (or just because they taste great)! And I like the strawberry water with stems/leaves idea, too. Thanks!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Brooke! They actually taste so good I have been making them with perfectly ripe strawberries that aren't even close to turning yet 🙂
Heather Serra says
So yeah...These are totally going on my boyfriend's waffles. He loves strawberries and I found this just in time! Tis the season! 🙂
Whole Food Bellies says
Ah yum, now you have me craving waffles...not good at this time of night 🙂 I hope he enjoys!
Cindy says
I'm going to make roasted Strawberry. Never heard of it until today, so now I must try it. Thanks for sharing!
Whole Food Bellies says
You are very welcome Cindy! I hope you enjoy 🙂
Tirralan - Tinseltown Mom says
I've never even heard of roasted strawberries, until now! Love this recipe!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Tirralan 🙂 Yeah they are so simple they don't really warrant being added as a recipe...but not many people think to do it so it works!
Debbie says
Wow...I am going to have to try this. I never would have thought of roasting strawberries. I roast lots of veggies and know how it really brings out their intense flavors, but I've never roasted a fruit before. It's almost time for strawberry picking in my neck of the woods...can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Whole Food Bellies says
I hope you do Debbie! Roasted fruit is the best 🙂 Enjoy strawberry picking, we haven't been yet this season, but hoping to do some this weekend!
Meg @ Green With Decor says
What a fun idea! Love strawberries!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Meg 🙂
Nikki says
I never thought to roast strawberries before. I might have to try that.
Whole Food Bellies says
Hope you do Nikki 🙂
Jennifer S. says
These sound Amazing! And Simple! My favorite kind of recipe! 😀 Can't wait to get some strawberries and give this a try.
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha my favourite kind too Jennifer 🙂
Nina says
I never thought about roasting strawberries, but these sound amazing! I'm guilty if buying way more produce than we can eat too, so this is perfect. How long do they last once roasted?
Whole Food Bellies says
I have had one batch sitting in the fridge for 2 weeks now to see how long they last and they are still fine - the syrup seems to preserve them. I wouldn't leave them much longer than that though. They work great in the freezer as well
Kat from curlsnchard.com says
This sounds delicious! Strawberry season is not fully here yet where I live, but soon - can't wait to pick the first ones from my own garden.
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh you are lucky! The squirrels got to mine this year before I got to pick them. Lesson learned though - put a cage around them 🙂 Hopefully a few more come through before the end of the season here.
Trine @ Creative Pink Butterfly says
Great post - just have to say I never thought about making strawberry water that way. Mind. Blown. Really.
I would love to have some of those roasted strawberries on my cereal!
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha thanks Trine 🙂 I was a bit dubious about the whole green bits in my water aspect of it but it really tasted beautiful!
Maggie says
I've never roasted strawberries - looks like a must try!
Whole Food Bellies says
Definitely is Maggie 🙂 They are delicious
Miranda @ Miranda Writes Blog says
These would be SO great to use for milkshakes. I love strawberry milkshakes! I have never roasted strawberries before but I just might have to try this!
Whole Food Bellies says
I put them in a milkshake today actually with some almond milk and they were so much better than the sugary alternatives! So sweet
AnneMohn says
They look delicious! Would you mind if I reblog/link them on my blog? I am always looking for new ideas and inspiration, which also includes food 🙂 let me know if you're OK with it
Whole Food Bellies says
No worries at all Anne 🙂 If you could add a link to my blog that would be great. Enjoy
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
I've never roasted strawberries, I'm going to have to try this! Love love love!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Sam 🙂 I hope you enjoy, they are pretty delicious!
Heather Dean says
Oh my goodness! I loveee this idea!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks for popping in Heather 🙂
Tiffany says
I've only roasted pineapple and peaches, but this is next on my list!! They look delicious.
Whole Food Bellies says
Ooh yum roasted pineapple - one of my favourites! Thanks for popping by Tiffany
Becky says
Yum, I've always wanted to try this! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to make it!!
Whole Food Bellies says
I hope you do Becky!! They are seriously amazing (and so easy)
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha thanks April, I am glad I am giving you some inspiration! Yeah I always roast huge trays of fruit when it's starting to turn and I don't want to waste it, but strawberries are the best because they make their own sauce which is amazing!!
April says
I'm amazed! I have never heard of roasting strawberries. We are huge strawb fans. I sure do a lot of printing from your site!