Name: Simple Strawberry Syrup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp lemon juice

Simple Strawberry Syrup Recipe

Billi Reich Modified: March 3, 2024

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How To Make Simple Strawberry Syrup

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Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft and the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the strawberries to your desired consistency.
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until the syrup has thickened slightly.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds.
Transfer the syrup to a jar or container and let it cool completely before refrigerating.
Serve the strawberry syrup over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories : 85kcal
Total Fat : 0g
Saturated Fat : 0g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 1mg
Total Carbohydrates : 22g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 20g
Protein : 0g

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