Description
Indulge in the sweet, vibrant flavors of homemade Strawberry Syrup with this easy recipe. This versatile syrup is perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or even mixing into beverages. Made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon, it’s a delightful addition to your kitchen creations.
Ingredients
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Fresh Strawberry Syrup:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Strawberry Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries begin to break down, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Mash and Simmer: Use a spoon or potato masher to gently mash the strawberries as they cook. Stir in the lemon juice and continue simmering for another 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Strain and Cool: Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or jar to remove solids, pressing down to extract as much syrup as possible. Stir in vanilla extract if using. Let the syrup cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, skip straining and leave the syrup slightly pulpy.
- This syrup is perfect for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or stirring into drinks.
- It keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
