Raspberry Or Strawberry Coulis Recipes

RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a small food processor or use a stick blender to blitz until very smooth.
• Set a sieve over a jug. Tip the mixture into the sieve and push through the liquid using a spatula. Discard the seeds. The coulis is ready to use. Will keep refrigerated in an airtight jar for up to two days.

RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, berries, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium low; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 8 minutes. Use a pastry brush dipped in water to brush down any sugar crystals on the side of the pan. Remove from heat; cool completely. Place mixture in the jar of a blender; puree until smooth. Pass through a fine-mesh colander, and discard solids.

RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the sugar dissolves completely, about 5 minutes.
• Put the raspberies and the sugar syrup in a blender and puree.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds and stir in the kirsch or framboise, if using.
• The sauce keeps well, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and freezes perfectly for several months.

RASPBERRY OR STRAWBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Place fruit and 1 cup water in blender and process until smooth.
• Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl and discard the solids.
• Combine puree, 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan.
• Combine juice and cornstarch in a small bowl, whisking until blended.
• Add cornstarch mixture to fruit mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
• Strain again into a bowl and discard solids.
• Cool, cover and chill.

RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in the bowl of a small food processor. Blend until smooth and sugar has dissolved, 15 to 20 seconds. Adjust sugar if desired, and blend again.
• Strain mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use.

RASPBERRY COULIS FOR EBERHARD'S ALPINE STRAWBERRY NAPOLEON

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash berries with a fork. Stir in sugar, using just enough to take the edge off the tartness. Let them macerate for 20 to 30 minutes to bring out the juices. Transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, reserving the coulis. Adjust thickness if necessary with a little water.