Strawberry Simple Syrup

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 10

Serving Size: 10

Author Puja Verma

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DESCRIPTION

This strawberry simple syrup is a burst of fresh and juicy flavors made with just 3 simple ingredients. It's perfect for a wide range of uses, from sweetening cocktails or mocktails to elevating the flavors of your favorite desserts and breakfasts. Make it in less than 30 minutes at home!

INGREDIENTS

▢ 1 cup strawberries chopped
▢ ½ cup water
▢ ½ cup sugar

METHOD

Remove the stems off the strawberries
Heat the saucepan with strawberries, water and sugar over medium heat. Once it starts to bubble, then turn down the heat to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes till the liquid starts to deepen in color.
Note: Stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
Once the strawberry infused liquid starts to thicken and can lightly coat the back of a spoon, then remove from the heat.
Strain the strawberry syrup through a mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl. Use the backside of a spoon to press down on the strawberries to extract the most syrup.
Let the syrup cool before transferring to an air-tight glass bottle or mason jar. Refrigerate and use as needed.

NOTES

Use ripe strawberries: For the sweetest, most flavorful syrup I always recommend using fresh strawberries.

Blend well: Ensure the strawberries are thoroughly blended so you can extract the most amount of flavor.

Strain thoroughly: Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to ensure you end up with a smooth strawberry simple syrup for cocktails and other drinks.

Let the syrup thicken: You want the syrup to coat a spoon lightly before removing it from the heat. It will also thicken as it cools.

Simmer, don’t boil: Avoid burning the syrup by simmering, not boiling.

Shake before using: You may see the syrup settling a bit once sits. Just give the bottle a good shake before using it again.

NUTRITION

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: All

Keyword: Strawberry Simple Syrup