Homemade Strawberry Syrup

This homemade Strawberry Syrup recipe is a clear, strawberry simple syrup that’s easy to make and perfect for mixing into drinks or pouring over pancakes.

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Why you’ll love it

• Intense, sweet strawberry flavor
• Strawberry syrup for drinks - A clear simple syrup can be used in drinks as well as drizzled over pancakes
• Adds wonderful strawberry flavor to drinks such as tea, lemonade, milk, and sparkling water
• Strawberry pancake syrup - Perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, and French toast as an alternative to maple syrup
• Combine with fresh, sliced strawberries to add a fresh, strawberry topping for pancakes and waffles
• No mushy strawberries
• Quick and easy to make
• Lasts weeks in the refrigerator
• The perfect way to use up strawberries that are past their prime

Ingredients

• Strawberries – use fresh, ripe, in-season strawberries for the best flavor. You can also use frozen strawberries.
• Sugar – sugar adds sweetness and forms the base of the simple syrup. You can also use a non-sugar sweetener, like erythritol (Lakanto is my current fave).
• Water - used in a 1:1 ratio to make a simple syrup

Optional ingredients:

• A tiny pinch of salt brings out the flavor of the strawberries.
• If your strawberries need a boost of flavor, a strip of lemon peel can be added when simmering the berries. Alternatively, you can add a bit of lemon juice to taste to the finished syrup

How to make Strawberry Simple Syrup

Clean and hull the strawberries, then slice them into thin slices.

In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. The berries will soften and lose their bright color and the liquid will be deep red.

Strain the strawberries out of the simple syrup through a fine mesh strainer, being careful not to press down on the berries or the syrup will be cloudy.

You can save the strawberries for topping oatmeal or stirring into yogurt.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

There will be some foam on the top of the syrup after simmering and straining. You can spoon this off if you like.

Variations and add-ins

• Vanilla – a vanilla bean or a bit vanilla bean paste or extract can be added for a richer flavor, especially if using on pancakes and waffles.
• Herbs and spices – try adding mint, rosemary, basil, or crushed cardamom pods when simmering the strawberry infused syrup
• Citrus – simmer the syrup with strips of lemon or orange peel
• Floral – add floral notes by simmering with a few rose petals or lavender buds
• Sugar free strawberry syrup - use a non-sugar sweetener, like erythritol, in place of the sugar (Lakanto is my current fave)

How to use

• Strawberry syrup for drinks - mix into sparkling water for a strawberry soda
• Add to lemonade for strawberry lemonade
• Add to iced tea for a refreshing strawberry iced tea
• Stir into milk for strawberry milk
• Strawberry syrup for pancakes - top pancakes, waffles, or French toast with strawberry syrup, sliced fresh strawberries, and whipped cream for the best strawberry shortcake pancakes.
• Drizzle on top of ice cream
• Brush on cakes to moisten and flavor
• Drizzle on top of oatmeal

Storage information

Homemade Strawberry simple syrup lasts for 3 weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Can you make simple fruit syrup with other fruits?

Yes, you can! The same method can be used for other fruits including raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, peaches, apricots, passion fruit, and rhubarb.

Try adding herbs such as basil, thyme, mint, or lemon verbena. Or give it a kick with chilies or ginger.

Can I use less sugar?

You can use less sugar, however, it will lose its syrupy consistency. You can also use a non-sugar sweetener, like erythritol (Lakanto is my current fave).

How long does strawberry simple syrup last?

It should last up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. If any crystallization occurs, just warm it up to dissolve the crystals.

Where to buy strawberry syrup

Homemade has the freshest strawberry flavor, and it’s super simple to make, but if you want to buy ready-made strawberry syrup here are some options:

• Pink House Alchemy Strawberry Syrup
• Monin Strawberry Syrup
• Torani Strawberry Syrup
• Jordan's Skinny Syrups Strawberry

More Strawberry recipes:

• Fresh Strawberry Juice
• Strawberries and Cream Scones
• Fresh Strawberry Sweet Rolls
• Fruit Pizza
• Mini Fruit Pizza

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