You just need three ingredients and 10 minutes to make these Italian Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon! Serve them in a bowl or use them as a dessert topping.
Rinse the strawberries. Cut out and discard the green stems.
Dry the strawberries by placing them on paper towels and patting them dry with another paper towel.
Quarter the strawberries (cut them in half, then in half again.) They can sit in a bowl for up to an hour before you prepare them with the sugar and lemon.
Add the sugar and lemon to your strawberries. Stir to combine. Taste to see if any extra sugar is needed. (It will depend on the ripeness of your strawberries.)
Serve immediately and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The leftover berries will soften as time goes by.
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Notes
These are not macerated strawberries. These are served firm, like a strawberry salad.
You can quarter the strawberries up to one hour ahead of time.
Don't add the sugar and lemon until you're ready to serve these strawberries. Otherwise, they'll get soft and mushy.
How to serve themYou can serve them as a stand-alone, lighter dessert or as a topping for: