Fresh Strawberry Syrup
In short: Bright red strawberry syrup made from fresh berries, sugar and lemon. Stir it into milk or soda, or spoon it over pancakes and ice cream. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 10 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Resting
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 10
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 67 kcal
Strawberry syrup turns up in milk, soda, pancakes and desserts, and a homemade jar tastes of real fruit instead of artificial red. Berries simmer briefly with sugar and a little lemon, then get strained into a clear, ruby-colored syrup. It is a good way to use a glut of ripe strawberries, and frozen berries work when fresh ones are out of season. Cook it only ten minutes to keep the fresh flavor.
Instructions
- Put the strawberries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan and stir. Leave for 10 minutes, until the sugar begins to draw out the juice.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, mashing the berries with a spoon halfway through, until they are soft and the liquid is bright red.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla.
- Pour everything through a fine sieve set over a bowl. Let it drip for 10 minutes. Press gently on the berries for more juice, or leave them alone for a clearer syrup.
- Cool the syrup, then pour it into a clean jar or bottle, seal and refrigerate.
Tips
- Save the strained berry pulp. Spoon it over yogurt or oatmeal, or swirl it into pancake batter. It keeps for 5 days in the fridge.
- For a thicker syrup, simmer 3 to 4 minutes longer before straining. For a clearer syrup, do not press the berries in the sieve.
Questions and answers
How long does strawberry syrup last?
Up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar in the fridge. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays for up to 3 months and thaw the cubes as needed.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Use them straight from the freezer with the same weight of sugar. Frozen berries release a lot of juice, so reduce the water to 60 ml (1/4 cup).
How do I use strawberry syrup in drinks?
Stir 2 to 3 tablespoons into 250 ml (1 cup) of cold milk for strawberry milk, or into sparkling water for a fruit soda. It also sweetens iced tea and lemonade.
How long does it take to make Fresh Strawberry Syrup?
About 25 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Fresh Strawberry Syrup?
About 67 kcal per serving, with 0 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 67 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
