Easy Strawberry Simple Syrup Recipe
Equipment
- Medium saucepan or small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Fine mesh strainer or fine mesh sieve
- Heatproof bowl or measuring cup
- Mason jar, glass bottle, or airtight container for storage
- Potato masher (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water equal parts water and sugar
- 1 cup white sugar or brown sugar for a different flavor
- 1 heaping cup fresh strawberries chopped (remove green tops)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional for enhanced freshness
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Once the sugar dissolves, add the chopped strawberries and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and use a potato masher to press the strawberries for extra juice. The syrup should turn a deep red color.
- Remove from heat and pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl or measuring cup. Press down on the strawberries to extract all the liquid.
- Let the syrup cool to room temperature before transferring it to a mason jar, glass bottle, or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For a thicker syrup, simmer a few minutes longer to reduce excess water.
Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Use in strawberry lemonade, cocktails, ice cream, or as a topping for pancakes and cake layers.
Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Use in strawberry lemonade, cocktails, ice cream, or as a topping for pancakes and cake layers.
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