Strawberry Syrup
Make sweet strawberry syrup in minutes with just 3 ingredients!
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Put water, sugar, and sliced strawberries in a saucepan. Boil for 6 minutes on medium-high heat.⅔ cup water, ½ cup white sugar, ¾ cup fresh strawberries
- 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.
- Store strawberry syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight bottle.
- Homemade syrups are not shelf-stable and it needs to be refrigerated to prevent bacteria from growing.
Nutrition
Calories: 48 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg