Strawberry Syrup
Make sweet strawberry syrup in minutes with just 3 ingredients!
Servings: 1 cup
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup fresh strawberries thinly sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Put sugar, water, and sliced or chopped strawberries in a saucepan. Boil for 6 minutes on medium-high heat.
- Mash strawberries.While cooking, use a wooden spoon or potato masher and mash the strawberries.
- Strain strawberry solids and pour syrup into an airtight container.Use a mesh strainer to filter out the strawberry solids and discard. The syrup will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Strawberries are sliced or chopped to make it easier to cook down and mash. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash the strawberries.
- This recipe makes a cup of strawberry syrup, which is 16 tablespoons. Add 1-2 tablespoons of syrup to flavor and sweeten a cup of iced tea.
- Store strawberry syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Aside from adding strawberry syrup to iced tea, try it a tea latte to give it a boost of berry flavor. Pour some into a glass of sparkling water for an instant strawberry soda.
Nutrition
Calories: 48 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg