Strawberry Simple Syrup
Elevate your beverages with this delightful Strawberry Simple Syrup! With just two key ingredients, this syrup captures the essence of fresh strawberries, adding a vibrant burst of flavor to your cocktails, iced teas, and desserts. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home, it’s an easy way to impress your guests with homemade sweetness. This versatile syrup can be adjusted to suit your taste — whether you prefer it sweeter or with a hint of herbs for added depth. A splash of this syrup will transform any ordinary drink into a refreshing treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (cleaned, hulled, and chopped)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, water, and sugar.
- Use a wooden spoon to mash the strawberries while stirring until well mixed.
- Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring all sugar dissolves completely.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the syrup turns a deep red color, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container without pressing down on the berries to avoid cloudiness.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 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
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