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Bright red strawberry syrup in a glass jar with a label that says strawberry syrup on it, on a white background.

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Strawberry Simple Syrup

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Strawberry Simple Syrup is like summer in a bottle! Just 3 ingredients and 30 mins! You can use it in cocktails, tea, and lemonades, or drizzle it on pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, or any dessert!

  • Total Time30 minutes
  • Yield1 1/2 cup 1x
  • DietVegan

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen strawberries (6-7 strawberries)
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add chopped strawberries, cane sugar, and water to a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Take it off the heat and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes. This will help the syrup absorb even more strawberry flavor. The longer the berries sit in the syrup, the more flavorful the syrup will be.
  5. Strain the syrup into a large measuring cup or a bowl through a fine mesh strainer and stir in the vanilla extract if using. Press down on the strawberries with the back of a spoon to get as much juice out of them as possible.
  6. Pour the syrup into a glass jar or an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Wait for the syrup to cool down before closing with a lid.

Notes

Sugar substitutes: The best two choices are cane sugar or white sugar; most other sugars will overpower the strawberry flavor. The best next option is light maple syrup or agave. I would use slightly less agave because it's sweeter than sugar. You can also use a sugar-free substitute, but this will change the flavor, and the syrup won't last as long because the sugar acts as a preservative here.

Refrigerator: Store the syrup in a glass jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I don't recommend storing it at room temperature.

Freezer: Store the syrup in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months or longer if stored properly. The sugar prevents it from freezing solid, so it's scoopable straight from the freezer. You can defrost it completely in the fridge for 1 hour or less.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cooling Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Syrup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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