Mom’s Homemade Fresh Strawberry Milk
Create Sweet and Healthy Homemade Strawberry Milk with Seasonal Strawberries
You buy fresh strawberries and enjoy them at their peak, but sometimes they become too soft to eat as is after a few days. Don’t worry! Those slightly softened strawberries can be perfectly transformed into delicious homemade strawberry milk. Let’s make a wonderfully sweet strawberry milk! You can’t beat the taste of homemade!
Ingredients- Fresh Strawberries: An appropriate amount (adjust to your preference)
- Sugar: 1/3 the amount of strawberries (can be adjusted based on strawberry sweetness)
- Milk: An appropriate amount to achieve your desired consistency
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the strawberries thoroughly under running water. After washing, drain them well in a colander to remove excess moisture. Carefully remove the green stems. Thinly slice the prepared strawberries; this makes them easier to mash later and helps them mix well with the milk.
Step 2
Place the thinly sliced strawberries into a bowl or on a plate. You can already smell the delightful strawberry aroma!
Step 3
Now, mash the strawberries using a fork or a potato masher. It’s best to mash them until they are soft but still have some texture, rather than making a completely smooth puree. This preserves some of the delightful chewiness in the milk. As you mash, the juice will be released, intensifying the sweet fragrance.
Step 4
The basic ratio of strawberries to sugar is typically 3:1 (3 parts strawberries to 1 part sugar), but feel free to adjust this based on the sweetness of your strawberries and your personal taste. For instance, if you have 3 cups of strawberries, 1 cup of sugar is a common starting point. If you prefer a tarter taste, use less sugar; if you like it sweeter, add a bit more.
Step 5
Add the prepared sugar to the mashed strawberries and mix thoroughly. As the strawberries and sugar combine, the strawberry pieces will become slightly translucent, and a sweet syrup will naturally begin to form. It’s important to stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 6
Now, all the preparation is done! Spoon a generous amount of the sugared strawberry mixture into your glass or bottle. Then, pour in the cold, fresh milk to your desired consistency. If you prefer a richer flavor, use less milk; if you like a smoother, lighter taste, add more milk.
Step 7
Voila! Your sweet and refreshing homemade strawberry milk is ready. The combination of fresh strawberry flavor and smooth milk is exceptional, something you can’t get from store-bought versions. Every sip brings you the delightful texture of real strawberry pieces. Make this simple recipe at home and enjoy it with your whole family!
