Learn how easy it is to make your own strawberry simple syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and lemonade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of strawberry syrup for drinks and more.
Remove the tops of the strawberries and dice berries.
2 cups strawberries
Combine water and diced berries in a saucepan.
2 cups strawberries, 1/2 cup water
Bring to a boil and keep at a rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring often.
Reduce to a simmer and cook on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the cooked berries through the strainer.
Pour the strained liquid back into the pan add sugar and water. Cook on low for 10 minutes.
1/3 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water
Cool slightly, taste, and add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
Notes
Faster Cooking Option*:
Combine water, strawberries, and sugar. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and cool.
*This option is faster but I think cooking the berries first without sugar allows the natural sweetness to become concentrated, resulting in less sugar being needed overall.Notes:
You can use more sugar, but I encourage you to start with 1/3 cup and adjust to taste.
The syrup will last for up to three weeks in the fridge. Do not store at room temperature.
To use: start with 1-2 tsp per serving and adjust to taste.