Madelena’s Roasted Strawberries

“When strawberries are in the height of the season and we have more than we know what to do with, roasting them extends their life. We love them on pancakes for weekend brunch”. 

Madelena, picker (Manjimup) 

Ingredients

  • 450g strawberries 
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar 
  • Pinch of salt 
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract 

Method

Makes: About 2 cups | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 25–40 minutes 

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (or 180 fan-forced).

Hull and halve the strawberries. Quarter any particularly large strawberries. 

2. Season

Place strawberries in a bowl. Add the sugar, salt and lemon juice and gently toss to coat. 

3. Roast

Spread the strawberries in a single layer in a baking dish or roasting tray. 

Roast for 25–40 minutes, until soft and juicy and surrounded by a glossy syrup. 

4. Finish

Remove from the oven and stir through the vanilla while the strawberries are still hot. 

Allow to cool slightly before serving. 

Storage: Refrigerate the strawberries and syrup in an airtight container for up to 1 week. 

Serve with ice cream, yoghurt, cereal, or over French toast or pancakes.