Strawberry Simple Syrup
Servings: 32 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups strawberries fresh or frozen; hulled
- 2 cups granulated sugar *See note
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, sugar, and water in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir to combine and allow the sugar to dissolve and the strawberries to soften, about 10 to 15 minutes. It may take longer for large or frozen berries.8 cups strawberries, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water
- Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash the strawberries as they begin to soften. Continue mashing the strawberries until they’ve turned to a pulp.
- Bring to a low simmer while watching carefully. The mixture will expand in volume quite a bit. Continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes then remove from heat.
- Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer into a heat safe container.
- Allow the syrup to cool before transferring to the refrigerator.
Notes
- Taste the strawberries ahead of time and adjust the sugar if necessary. Some strawberries are sweeter than others.
- This syrup will boil over very quickly, even at a simmer, so don't leave it unattended.
- This recipe makes about 32 ounces of simple syrup. That's plenty if you want to use some now and freeze some for later. You can always scale it back if you don't need that much.
- Store in the fridge in a jar for 3 to 4 weeks. If it starts to look cloudy or smell "off," toss it out.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Serving Size
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
55
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
6
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
