Macerated Strawberries

Macerated strawberries can be used as a delightful topping to enhance a multitude of dishes ranging from yogurt to french toast. The strawberries are soaked in a simple syrup solution, which results in the strawberries exuding their liquid while softening them at the same time. The syrup is just as delicious as the strawberries. This recipe is zero effort and takes no time to make so give it a try.

Ingredients:
fresh sliced strawberries
juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:
Wash the fresh strawberries under cold running water. Cut the tops off the strawberries and discard the tops. Slice the strawberries and place in a medium sized mixing bowl. Combine the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until all of the ingredients are blended. Pour the syrup over the strawberries until the strawberries are fully coated with the syrup. Let the strawberries sit for at least half an hour. You can let the strawberries for longer if you wish. Serve as a topping for ice cream, yogurt, pound cake, french toast, pancakes, or waffles.