Flavor Enhancement

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Close-up of fresh strawberries coated in sugar crystals, with a gentle dusting of powdered sugar falling around them.

Macerate Strawberries with Sugar for Sweet Flavor

A simple sprinkle of sugar transforms fresh strawberries into a gourmet dessert, a technique chefs use to 'level up' even strawberry jam overnight, according to Food & Wine .

Ingrid Olson·June 6, 2026