Strawberry Bites

Delicious strawberry bites with a sweet compote and icing.

By @hollyvictoriabakes

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1.25 cups buttermilk
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place the strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
2. Simmer gently over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until strawberries soften and break down a bit and sauce thickens slightly. Adjust heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside.
4. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, buttermilk, and shredded unsalted butter in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn the dough onto a clean surface and fold it over itself at least 5 times.
6. Roll the dough into long logs.
7. Cut the logs into bite-size pieces.
8. Roll each piece into a ball.
9. Dip each dough ball into the compote.
10. Place the coated balls into a 9×9 baking pan.
11. Bake at 425°F for 18 minutes.
12. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.