Homemade Strawberry Glaze (for Angel Food Cake)
This strawberry glaze for angel food cake is way better tasting and better for you than any you’ll find at the grocery store! It’s made with wholesome ingredients and no food dyes!
I developed this recipe so we could enjoy a delicious glaze without all the junk. I hope it becomes a dessert staple in your home like it has in ours! This recipe post includes a video tutorial so you can make it alongside me, step-by-step!
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You’ve got to try this homemade strawberry glaze in my sourdough strawberry sweet rolls! It makes the best filling for them. This is a favorite weekend breakfast recipe in our house during strawberry season.
If you want to make my sweet roll recipe but don’t have a sourdough starter, no worries! Grab a copy of my free sourdough starter eBook to make your own.
Why You Will Love My Strawberry Glaze for Angel Food Cake
- You don’t have to strain this glaze or follow extra, unnecessary steps!
- It makes the best angel food strawberry shortcake!
- There are zero added dyes or colorings in this glaze.
- It’s made with wholesome ingredients like pure cane sugar and fresh strawberries.
- It’s better tasting and better for you than the store-bought strawberry glaze.
- The process is super easy to make this strawberry glaze.
Ingredients You Will Need
- strawberries: fresh, organic have the best flavor
- pure cane sugar: a great wholesome granulated sugar
- pure vanilla extract: gives the glaze a great flavor
- water: a good base for making any sweet syrup or glaze
- cornstarch: thickens the glaze
- lemon juice: enhances the flavor of the strawberries
- sea salt: adds more flavor to the glaze
Helpful Kitchen Tools for This Recipe
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- medium-sized pot
- measuring spoons and cups (these are my favorite!)
- masher
- wooden spoon
How to Make Strawberry Glaze for Angel Food Cake
Rinse strawberries with water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Slice strawberries into 4 pieces each and take the green tops off.
Place the cut strawberries into a medium-sized saucepan along with cane sugar, vanilla, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
Place on the stove top and heat over medium-high heat to bring it to a boil.
While you heat the mixture, grab a masher or fork and mash berries into small pieces. You want to leave strawberries chunks so don’t mash too much.
Cook until glaze has thickened, stirring constantly to ensure it doesn’t burn (about 3-4 minutes after it begins to boil). Should coat the back of a spoon.
Once thickened place into a room temperature glass jar and let cool on the counter. As it’s cooling the glaze will thicken!
Once it’s cooled, store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Enjoy!
Video Tutorial
How to Store Strawberry Fruit Glaze
It’s best to store this glaze after it’s completely cooled down in an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. If it separates, simply stir it back together.
How to Freeze and Thaw Strawberry Glaze
Freeze this glaze in an airtight, freezer-safe jar for 3-6 months. To thaw, simply place the jar in the fridge overnight. That’s it, it’s that easy!
Best Ways to Serve Strawberry Glaze
You can use this glaze for many recipes and treats! Here are a few ways to use this strawberry glaze:
- over angel food cake
- to make strawberry sweet rolls
- on top of ice cream or frozen yogurt
- as a topping for cheesecake
- to make strawberry shortcakes or a strawberry trifle
- warmed up and drizzled over pancakes or waffles
- over a soft cheese like brie for dipping
- in tarts or pastries like danish
Molly’s Tips for Making This Fruit Glaze
- Always add the cornstarch in the very beginning so it doesn’t clump when cooking.
- Remember, a fruit glaze will thicken more when it completely cools.
- While cooking, mash the berries into smaller chunks to add natural color to your glaze.
- Don’t forget the pinch of salt (I like sea salt). This adds so much flavor to your glaze!
- Always add a little lemon juice. It enhances the flavor of the glaze.
- The glaze is thick when it coats the back of a spoon.
- You’ll want to let this glaze cool completely before using it in a recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Just let them thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours before you use them.
You can swap cornstarch for arrowroot powder. Use the same amount.
My strawberry glaze for angel food cake is made of strawberries, cane sugar, vanilla extract, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt.
My recipe will last 1-2 weeks in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.
It makes 1 + 1/2 to 2 cups of glaze.
More Strawberry Recipes Made From Scratch
- Strawberry Sourdough Sweet Rolls
- Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Breast
- Sourdough Strawberry Scones (with chocolate chips)
- Best Strawberry Filling
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
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Recipe
Homemade Strawberry Glaze (for angel food cake)
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced (I use organic for best flavor)
- 3/4 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp salt (I use sea salt)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries with water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Slice strawberries into 4 pieces each and take the green tops off.
- Place the cut strawberries into a medium-sized saucepan along with cane sugar, vanilla, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Place on the stove top and heat over medium-high heat to bring it to a boil.
- While you heat the mixture, grab a masher or fork and mash berries into small pieces. You want to leave strawberries chunks so don’t mash too much.
- Cook until glaze has thickened, stirring constantly to ensure it doesn’t burn (about 3-4 minutes after it begins to boil). Should coat the back of a spoon.
- Once thickened place into a room temperature glass jar and let cool on the counter. As it’s cooling the glaze will thicken!
- Once it’s cooled, store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Enjoy!
Video
This looks SO summery and delicious!
Thank you so much!
Looks absolutely delicious. I am gonna pin this to try later! 🙂
Thank you so much!
Amazing flavor and easy to make!!
Love this strawberry glaze, NO red dye or crazy ingredients in it. So much better than store bought!!
Thank you so much!! It really is so much better than store bought!