12ouncesfresh raspberries, or thawed if frozen, or blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries (fresh strawberries hulled and sliced, if using)
1/4cupwater
5– 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8teaspoontable salt
2teaspoonslemon juice
Instructions
In medium saucepan, bring berries, water, 5 tablespoons sugar, and salt to a bare simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally; cook until sugar is dissolved and berries are heated through, about 1 minute longer.
Transfer mixture to blender or food processor and puree until smooth, about 20 seconds. Strain through fine-mesh strainer into small bowl, pressing and stirring puree with a spoon to extract as much puree as possible. Discard seeds. Stir in lemon juice and additional sugar, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Stir to recombine before serving. (If too thick after chilling, add 1 to 2 teaspoons water.)