Description
Indulge in the vibrant sweetness of homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup, a delightful addition to your beverages and desserts. This easy-to-make syrup captures the essence of fresh strawberries and transforms everyday drinks into something special. Perfect for iced teas, lemonades, or drizzling over pancakes and ice cream, this versatile syrup enhances flavors while offering a natural alternative to store-bought options loaded with preservatives. With just three key ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a luscious topping that will impress your family and friends at summer picnics or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries (clean, hulled, and chopped)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, water, and sugar.
- Stir gently with a wooden spoon to mash the berries until well combined.
- Increase heat until boiling; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat; simmer for about 20 minutes until syrup turns deep red.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or jar.
- Allow syrup to cool completely before transferring it to storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg