Strawberry syrup recipe

The sweetness of this homemade strawberry syrup with this easy-to-follow recipe will take you back to your natural surroundings where the natural essence of fresh strawberries, gives you an array of culinary creations. Whether drizzled over fluffy pancakes, swirled into cocktails, or used to sweeten desserts, this homemade strawberry syrup is just perfect for elevating your meals. Nothing’s better than a sweet, homemade strawberry syrup in the middle of summer! Use it as a strawberry pancake syrup, ice cream topper, or sugar substitute in your favorite beverages. All you need are some basic ingredients! Once the peak of strawberry season hits, we’re always looking for ways to use up extra strawberries. Looking for a delightful switch from typical simple syrups or store-bought options? This year, opt for a homemade, all-natural alternative with this fresh strawberry syrup recipe. Crafted from a handful of straightforward ingredients, this syrup offers pure strawberry sweetness without citric acid, artificial flavorings, or high fructose corn syrup. Embrace the natural, vibrant flavor of strawberries in every drop of this homemade delight!

Strawberry syrup recipe

Strawberry syrup is a sweet, flavorful liquid made by cooking fresh strawberries with sugar and water. This syrup is a versatile ingredient in various culinary applications, adding the rich essence and sweetness of strawberries to a wide range of dishes and beverages. It can be used to enhance the flavor of desserts like ice creams, cakes, and pancakes, as well as in cocktails, beverages, and as a topping for various breakfast items.

Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium saucepan and boil. Lower heat to a gentle simmer until the strawberries are soft and the syrup is thickened and reduced by ⅓ to ½ in volume, approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Additive

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cup water
• 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice optional, for a bit of tang

Instructions

 

• Gather all your ingredients. Rinse the fresh strawberries thoroughly with water in a sizeable bowl, remove the stems, and slice them into smaller pieces nicely. In another saucepan, and on medium heat, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Once the sugar has dissolved,Increase the heat and let the mixture boil gently Afterward, reduce the heat to low and let the strawberries simmer in the syrup for some minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps the strawberries release their juices and infuse the syrup.
• For a smoother syrup, mash the strawberries with a fork or use an immersion blender to puree them. Then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl to remove the strawberry pulp and seeds. Use a spatula to press out as much liquid as possible. You can then add the lemon juice to the strained syrup and mix well, This step can be skipped.
• When done, let the syrup cool completely before transferring it to a clean glass jar or bottle for storage. Store the homemade strawberry syrup in the refrigerator. It should keep well for about 1-2 weeks.
• Enjoy your homemade strawberry syrup which you can drizzle over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, or mix into beverages for a delicious strawberry flavor!

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Notes

This homemade strawberry syrup lasts much longer than a strawberry puree, because it's cooked and the sugar helps to preserve it. But it has no preservatives like purchased syrup, so it won't last indefinitely. Store strawberry syrup for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Cook the strawberries and sugar. In a pot over medium heat, add the sugar and chopped strawberries. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and syrup-like.
Strain. Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium-sized heat-proof mixing bowl. Pour the hot strawberry simple syrup into the strainer. Mix gently with a cooking utensil until a majority of the syrup liquid has separated from the fruit pulp.
Cool, then serve. Allow the strawberry simple syrup to cool to room temperature. As it cools, it will continue to thicken. Then, use as desired.

If you’ve simmered your syrup for 10-15 minutes and it still hasn’t thickened, you can stir in a cornstarch slurry to help. Start with 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with 2-4 teaspoons of water and stir it into the syrup while simmering. Continue to cook until a thicker syrup is achieved. Keep in mind that the syrup will continue to thicken as it cools so don’t make it too thick!

Nutrition

Serving: 70g

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