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    Home » Recipes » DIY

    Strawberry Sugar

    November 12, 2022 by Amee 2 Comments

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    Strawberries are my absolute favorite fruit, and I'm always so bummed when the season is over! But, with this Strawberry Sugar, you can have a taste of summer berries year-round!

    Jar of Strawberry Sugar with gift tag with fresh strawberries nearby.

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    This Homemade Strawberry Sugar combines sweet strawberries with granulated sugar for a taste of summer no matter the season! Add it to baked goods, flavor butter, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more!

    If you enjoy this recipe, check out the posts for my Homemade Vanilla Sugar, Homemade Lavender Sugar, No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, and Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies!

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    • What is Strawberry Sugar?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How to Use Strawberry Sugar
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Other Recipes You May Like
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    What is Strawberry Sugar?

    Strawberry sugar is regular granulated sugar that has been combined with powdered freeze-dried strawberries. Using freeze-dried berries, you can add the flavor of ripe strawberries without any added moisture. The sugar then has the sweet flavor of strawberries that make it a very versatile ingredient!

    Open glass jar of Strawberry Sugar with fresh strawberries nearby.

    Ingredients

    TWO ingredients. That's it! See the recipe card (below) for ingredient measurements. The recipe can easily be scaled up or down depending on how much sugar you need.

    Strawberry Sugar ingredients on a white background.
    • Sugar- For sweetness.
    • Freeze-Dried Strawberries - For flavor. Make sure that you're using *freeze-dried* strawberries, as they're free of moisture and will process into a powder. Regular "dried" strawberries will not! 

    Instructions

    This recipe can easily be scaled up or down depending on how much Strawberry Sugar you want. For a larger batch, it's easier to make several smaller batches than to try to make a large amount all at once.

    Making Strawberry Sugar, step 1.

    Pour a small amount of sugar and all the freeze-dried strawberries into a coffee grinder or food processor. Process until strawberries are finely ground.

    Making strawberry sugar, step 2.

    Pour sugar/strawberry mixture into a bowl with the remaining sugar and whisk to combine.

    Hint: Make sure your coffee grinder or food processor is *completely* dry before you begin!

    Pink cocktail with Strawberry Sugar and a fresh strawberry on the rim.

    How to Use Strawberry Sugar

    So now you know how to make Strawberry Sugar, but how do you use it? Here are some ideas for you:

    • In baked goods - Substitute plain sugar with strawberry sugar in bakes. Cakes, cookies, pies...you name it!
    • In whipped cream - The flavor of strawberries is a lovely addition to whipped cream!
    • In tea - Make your tea even more flavorful! Just ensure that your strawberries are ground finely, as the sugar will dissolve, but the strawberries will not.
    • To rim cocktail glasses - Strawberry Sugar doesn't work as well to sweeten cold beverages, as the sugar doesn't dissolve as readily. However, it's fantastic on the rim of a cocktail glass!
    • Add to butter - Add a little to some softened butter and you have the perfect accompaniment for biscuits, scones, breads, and more!
    • Use as a garnish - Sprinkle a little on top of cake or cookies or anything that could use a little floral flavor.
    • Sprinkle over fresh fruit - A fantastic way to fancy up fresh fruit, and pairs beautifully with berries, stone fruits, and citrus.
    • Sprinkle over oatmeal or yogurt - The perfect way to add a little sweetness and flavor to your favorite breakfast or snack!
    • Makes a great gift - In just a few minutes you can have jars of flavored sugar for gifting to family and friends!

    Hint: If you're looking for something sweet to make with Strawberry Sugar, check out the recipe for my Strawberry Shortbread Cookies!

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    Equipment

    Coffee Grinder - A coffee ginder is my preferred equipment for this recipe, as the bowl is quite small. I bought one with a removable, dishwasher-safe bowl so that it's easy to clean between uses!

    Food Processor - If you don't have a coffee grinder, a food processor is your next best bet. A small/mini food processor will work best. If you have a larger food processor, definitely use the smallest bowl insert that you have.

    Glass Jar(s) - I store my Strawberry Sugar in glass jars. Small, decorative jars are perfect for gifting!

    Slice of banana bread with strawberry sugar butter on a white plate.

    Storage

    Strawberry Sugar can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to six months.

    Top tip

    You can easily change the color/amount of strawberry flavor in the Strawberry Sugar by adding more or less freeze-dried strawberries than are listed in the recipe.

    FAQ

    Can I make flavored sugar with other berries?

    Absolutely! This process will work with just about any freeze-dried fruit.

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    Strawberry Sugar

    Amee
    This Homemade Strawberry Sugar combines sweet strawberries with granulated sugar for the ultimate flavor enhancer! Add it to baked goods, flavor butter, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Flavored Sugar
    Servings 2 cups

    Equipment

    • Coffee Grinder
    • Small Jars
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups sugar
    • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (see note)

    Instructions
     

    • Pour a few tablespoons sugar and all the freeze-dried strawberries into a coffee grinder or food processor. (If using a food processor, you may have to use ¼ cup sugar to get the strawberries to process finely, as it has a larger bowl.)
    • Process the sugar and strawberries until the strawberries are ground finely. This process nearly "powders" the sugar, which is why you don't want to process all the sugar at once.
    • Pour the sugar/strawberry mixture into a bowl with the remaining sugar and whisk to combine. Sugar can be used immediately, and will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to six months.
      Enjoy!

    Notes

    Note on freeze-dried strawberries: Make sure that you're using *freeze-dried* strawberries, as they're free of moisture and will process into a powder. Regular "dried" strawberries will not! 
    You can easily change the color/amount of strawberry flavor in the Strawberry Sugar by adding more or less freeze-dried strawberries than are listed in the recipe.

    Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.

    Tried this recipe?I'd love to hear all about it! Leave a review below, then snap a pic and tag me on Instagram!

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    1. Ella B

      January 08, 2023 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      I think this will be my new go-to hostess gift!

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      • Amee

        January 09, 2023 at 8:43 am

        That's a fabulous idea! Thanks so much for your review, Ella!

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