How To Make Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup for Drinks
This homemade strawberry simple syrup recipe will be your new go-to for all of your favorite drinks! It is made with 4 simple ingredients, including fresh strawberries, lemon juice, white sugar and water, and is an excellent way to use up any left over strawberries that are about to expire.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries*, cut in half or in fourths approx 6-7 strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice approx ⅓ of a lemon
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries into halves or fourths.
- Add the lemon juice, water, strawberries and sugar into a small to medium sauce pan. Heat over medium to low heat, stirring often until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not allow it to boil.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, allow the mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the liquid mixture through a mesh strainer into a heat resistant container. You can throw out the strawberries or blend them to make a puree for your drink. This simple syrup will last up to ten days in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Notes
If using frozen strawberries - Allow the strawberries to completely thaw them remove any excess water before using them. I usually place them in a strainer while they defrost then on top of a paper towel to absorb the water.
Store this syrup in an air tight container in a cool dry place for up to ten days. It can also be stored in the fridge if your kitchen or pantry run warm. Give it a good shake if you notice the sugar separating from the water at all. This is more likely to happen in the refrigerator.
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