Description
Strawberry syrup is a delightful blend of fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice that brings a taste of summer to your breakfast table. This vibrant, homemade syrup is perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or even cocktails. With its easy preparation and customizable flavors, you can capture the essence of ripe strawberries right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries under cold water and remove the green tops. Slice them in half.
- In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Stir gently to mix.
- Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice for added flavor. Allow to cool slightly before straining if desired.
- Pour the syrup into a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg