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Strawberry Syrup Recipe

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This homemade strawberry syrup recipe is a simple and delicious way to capture the fresh, sweet flavor of strawberries. Cooked down with sugar into a thick, luscious syrup, it’s perfect for drizzling over pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or beverages. Made with just strawberries, sugar, and a touch of water, this syrup is a delightful addition to your kitchen staples.

Ingredients

Strawberries

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries (450g), hulled and sliced into ½-inch thick pieces

Syrup Mixture

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Hull the strawberries and slice them into ½-inch thick pieces to ensure even cooking and maximum juice release.
  2. Combine Ingredients and Boil: In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Continue boiling for about 3 minutes until the strawberries start releasing their juices.
  3. Simmer and Thicken: Reduce the heat to medium and cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes. This process breaks down the fruit further, thickens the syrup, and reduces the volume by about half, resulting in a rich, syrupy texture.
  4. Strain the Syrup: Immediately strain the hot mixture through a wire strainer into a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to press down and vigorously push the syrup through the sieve, separating the liquid syrup from pulp and seeds.
  5. Cool and Store: Allow the strained syrup to cool to room temperature. You can save any remaining pulp to stir into yogurt or spread on toast like jam. Transfer the cooled syrup to a covered container and refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze it for storage up to 2 months.

Notes

  • The leftover pulp from straining makes a tasty addition to yogurt or toast.
  • Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For longer storage, freeze the syrup for up to two months.
  • Adjust sugar quantity if you prefer a less sweet syrup.
  • This syrup enhances pancakes, waffles, desserts, and beverages like iced tea or cocktails.

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