Strawberry Simple Syrup
A vibrant, ruby-red strawberry syrup made with just four ingredients. Ready in 15 minutes, works with fresh or frozen berries, and keeps in the fridge for 2 weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Hull the strawberries and roughly chop them into quarters. If using frozen, no need to thaw first.
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Stir briefly.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. As soon as bubbles appear, reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The strawberries will soften and break down and the syrup will turn a deep ruby red. Remove from the heat.
- Let the mixture cool completely to room temperature, about 20-25 minutes.
- Set a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen cloth over a bowl. Pour in the strawberry mixture and let it drain naturally. Do not press or squeeze the fruit.
- Pour the strained syrup into a clean glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice only - bottled will taste flat. One tablespoon is all you need and it makes a real difference to the finished flavor.
- Do not press the fruit when straining. Let it drain naturally for the clearest syrup. Pressing the pulp makes it cloudy.
- To freeze: pour into ice cube trays (each cube is roughly 1 oz / 30ml) and freeze for up to 3 months. Perfect individual portions for cocktails.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 23gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21g
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