Description
Elevate your beverages and desserts with this quick and easy Strawberry Simple Syrup. With just two ingredients—fresh strawberries and sugar—you can whip up a vibrant syrup that enhances cocktails, iced teas, and desserts alike. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy nights at home, this homemade syrup brings a burst of sweet strawberry flavor and a gorgeous color to any dish. It’s versatile enough to drizzle over pancakes or mix into refreshing lemonades, making it a must-have in your kitchen. Plus, creating this syrup takes only 22 minutes, so you can have it ready in no time. Impress your guests or treat yourself with this delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries (cleaned, hulled, and chopped)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, water, and sugar.
- Use a wooden spoon to mash the strawberries while mixing until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the syrup turns deep red.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer to separate solids from liquid.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for storage in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavors, consider infusing herbs like mint or basil during cooking. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or freeze for longer shelf life.