Do-it-yourself Strawberry Syrup – The Keep At House Chef

Skip the store-bought strawberry syrup and make it at dwelling! You’ll be stunned by how simple it’s to make this syrup, and you may be ok with what’s going into it—no synthetic dyes or preservatives. Plus, this fruity syrup stays contemporary in your fridge for as much as 1 month!

For extra scrumptious syrups, attempt our Coconut Syrup or our Homemade Blueberry Syrup.

This do-it-yourself strawberry syrup is so versatile and simple to customise, too. And, because you’re making it from scratch, you’ll be able to management the quantity of sugar and modify it to your liking. You can too simply make it with different berries like blackberries and blueberries. Whip it up in simply over half-hour, and you’ve got a contemporary, made-from-scratch fruit syrup able to serve with pancakes, add to lemonade, or drizzle over an ice cream sundae.

Ingredient Notes

• Strawberries: Be certain to rinse, hull, and chop strawberries earlier than cooking.
• Sugar: Customary white granulated sugar works greatest for this syrup, though you’ll be able to swap with different sweeteners like coconut sugar, honey, or agave nectar. The flavour could also be a bit totally different, although.
• Water: Common faucet water works simply advantageous.
• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is good, however bottled lemon juice may also work.
• Vanilla Extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the perfect taste.

Berry Choices

Frozen Berries: You’ll be able to simply use frozen strawberries for this recipe. Simply be certain to thaw them earlier than utilizing and modify the cooking time accordingly.

Add Selection: Experiment with raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries to create your personal distinctive syrup flavors.

Syrup Consistency

If you would like a thinner syrup, use extra water and simmer for a shorter time.

For those who like a thicker syrup, use much less water and let it simmer for an extended time.

Serving Recommendations

Breakfast: Pour over pancakes, waffles, French toast, and crepes. You possibly can even add this to yogurt and make a parfait.

Drinks: Sweeten up drinks like lemonade, iced tea, and even sodas. We love a grimy soda (Utah type with a lime wedge), or you can make a creamy Italian soda.

Desserts: Drizzle this scrumptious syrup over ice cream, baked items, or cheesecake.