Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Made with fresh strawberries, you're going to love this delicious Strawberry Syrup.
Ingredients
- 6 cups strawberries {tops removed and cut into quarters}
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse and remove the tops of the berries.6 cups strawberries
- Cut berries in quarters (or eighths for big ones) and add them to a large saucepan.
- Cook berries over medium heat and gently mush them with a wooden spoon or spatula as they heat up.
- Add in the sugar and lemon juice and continue to cook, stirring often until the syrup comes to a boil.1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice
- Cook at a boil for two minutes, stirring the whole time. You may need to lower the heat a bit to keep the sauce from boiling over.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the syrup to cool before storing. It will thicken as it cools.
- Using a metal spoon, skim foam from the top of the sauce.
Notes
- To thicken with cornstarch, combine 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tsp of cool water. Mix until smooth and add to the syrup after you have finished the boiling process. Cook for an additional two minutes.
- Store in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze for 3-6 months.
- If you choose to can it, you can store it in a cool dark place for up to 12 months. Makes 5 cups, or enough for five 8oz jam jars, or ~2 pints.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Amount Per Serving (2 tbsp)
Calories 8
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 17mg0%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.