Sparkling Strawberries Food

SPARKLING STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• To make the simple syrup, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes; let cool. Add strawberries to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; strain through a cheesecloth or fine sieve. In a large pitcher, whisk together strawberry puree, lemon juice and simple syrup. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Serve over ice and sparkling water.

REAL STRAWBERRY FROSTING

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a blender; puree until smooth.
• Transfer strawberry puree to a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring often, until puree is reduced by at least half, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
• Beat butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy.
• Beat 1 cup confectioners' sugar into butter until just blended.
• Beat 2 tablespoons strawberry puree and vanilla extract into butter mixture until just blended.
• Repeat with 1 cup confectioners' sugar, followed by 2 tablespoons strawberry puree two more times.
• Beat last 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar into mixture until just blended.

SPARKLING STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a wide shallow bowl arrange strawberries.
• Add organge juice and ginger ale.
• Sprinkle sugar over strawberries, orange juice, and ginger ale.
• Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, turning berries occasionally.
• If there are leftovers, cover and store in refrigerator.

SPARKLING STRAWBERRY TEA

Steps:

• Place strawberries in container of an electric blender or food processor; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides, Set strawberry puree aside.
• Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes.
• Remove tea bags, squeezing gently. Stir in sugar, lemonade concentrate and strawberry puree; chill.
• Stir in chilled lemon-lime beverage gently just before serving; serve tea over ice. Garnish with fresh mint springs, if desired.

SPRINKLES' STRAWBERRY FROSTING

Steps:

• Place strawberries in the bowl of a small food processor; process until pureed. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer speed and slowly add confectioners' sugar; beat until well combined. Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons strawberry puree (save any remaining strawberry puree for another use); mix until just blended. Do not overmix or frosting will incorporate too much air. Frosting consistency should be dense and creamy, like ice cream.