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Berry Reduction
Berry reduction is a concentrated berry puree that adds fresh berry flavor to dessert recipes. In this baking tutorial post, I will teach you how to make berry reduction and how to use it to make berrylicious desserts!
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Immersion blender, blender, or food processor
- Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cup (310 g) frozen berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mixed berries
Instructions
- Add the frozen berries to a medium saucepan. Simmer the berries over medium-low heat and stir occasionally. As the berries soften, use a wooden spoon to mash and break up the berries. Continue to cook the mixture at a gentle boil for about 10-15 minutes until it reduces and thickens slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Use an immersion blender or transfer the reduced berry mixture to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. The mixture will be very hot, so be careful.
- Run the sauce through a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cool completely. Add the room temperature berry reduction to cake, cupcake, bar, or buttercream recipes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week.
Notes
Store the berry reduction in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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