Strawberry Topping

By norsegal8

This accompaniment to cheesecake is best served the same day it is made.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-to 1/8-inch slices
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• pinch table salt
• 1 cup strawberry jam (about 11 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toss berries, sugar, and salt in medium bowl; let stand until berries have released juice and sugar has dissolved, about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally to combine.

2. Process jam in food processor until smooth, about 8 seconds; transfer to small saucepan. Bring jam to simmer over medium-high heat; simmer, stirring frequently, until dark and no longer frothy, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; pour warm liquid over strawberries and stir to combine. Let cool, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours. To serve, spoon a portion of topping over each slice of cheesecake.