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.
- 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.
- 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.