Description
Create a delightful Strawberry Simple Syrup that transforms your beverages and desserts with just two ingredients! This easy-to-make syrup is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, making it an ideal natural sweetener for iced teas, lemonades, and even breakfast delights like pancakes and waffles. The vibrant color and sweet taste add a beautiful touch to any dish, whether it’s for a summer picnic or a cozy home treat. With minimal effort, you’ll have homemade syrup ready to elevate your culinary creations!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (clean, hulled, and chopped)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, water, and sugar.
- Stir with a wooden spoon while gently smashing the strawberries until well mixed.
- Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the syrup turns deep red.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into another container, avoiding pressing on the berries to keep it clear.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it into an airtight container for storage in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 49
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg