I bet you never knew how easy it was to make homemade strawberry syrup. You can make it in under 30 minutes and it is super simple.
How long does strawberry syrup last?
Strawberry syrup will last for at least a week in the fridge. Since you are heating the syrup, you are killing off any bacteria in the syrup. The sugar acts as a preservative to keep the syrup fresh longer.
How do you thicken fruit syrup?
With this simple strawberry syrup recipe, I recommend cooking it longer to thicken it. By cooking it longer more of the moisture evaporates out and naturally thickens the syrup. If you just don’t have time, you can add a tablespoon of water mixed with a teaspoon of cornstarch. If you are allergic to corn then use arrowroot powder. These are great quick thickeners for any sauce or syrup.
Is strawberry syrup gluten free?
This strawberry syrup recipe is gluten free. That is why this recipe is great, since you can make it yourself to ensure it is gluten free.
How to Make Homemade Strawberry Syrup
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Ingredients for Strawberry Syrup
1 16oz. carton of Strawberries
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla (Homemade Vanilla Extract) (optional)
The Best Utensils to make Strawberry Syrup
You will need a pot. Click here to see the set I have.
Measuring cups. Click here to see the ones I love.
Measuring spoons I recommend.
You can serve it in one of these.
If you want a smoother syrup I recommend using a hand held blender just like this one.
Directions for easy strawberry syrup recipe
First wash all the strawberries. Then pat them dry.
Next cut them in to small pieces and place in a pot over medium to low heat to cook for a few minutes. If you want you can add a 1/2 cup of water here. If you do, you can let the strawberries cook a little longer to make the syrup thicker.
After the strawberries have cooked for a few minutes add the sugar and lemon juice and stir. Keep cooking until the desired thickness. This took me about 10 minutes for a deep red and thick syrup.
After you take the syrup off the heat add vanilla for another powerful level of flavor to the syrup.
Serve with homemade pancakes, strawberry shortcake, or add a couple of table spoons to milk for strawberry milk.
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How to Make Homemade Strawberry Syrup
I bet you never knew how easy it was to make homemade strawberry syrup. You can make it in under 30 minutes and it is super simple. See how now!
Ingredients
- 1 16oz carton Strawberries
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
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First wash all the strawberries. Then pat them dry.
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Next cut them in to small pieces and place in a pan over medium to low heat to cook for a few minutes. If you want you can add a 1/2 cup of water here. If you do, you can let the strawberries cook a little longer to make the syrup thicker.
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After the strawberries have cooked for a few minutes add the sugar and lemon juice and stir. Keep cooking until the desired thickness. This took me about 10 minutes for a deep red and thick syrup.
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After you take the syrup off the heat add vanilla for another powerful level of flavor to the syrup.
Recipe Notes
Serve with homemade pancakes, strawberry shortcake, or add a couple of table spoons to milk for strawberry milk.
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Love this simple recipe and my syrup is oh so good! Can’t wait to have it on my pancakes! Just wanted to know whether it has to be refrigerated???
Great question Beatriz. Yes you should refrigerate this. It can last up to one week in the fridge. If you have some left over, simply freeze it and take it out to thaw when you are ready to use it. It should last up to 6 months frozen.
Can you use frozen strawberries?
Great question Karen. Yes you can most definitely use frozen strawberries to make this syrup. -Amy
How long is a few minutes when cooking strawberries in the beginning? Also, do you bring the entire mixer to a boil or simmer at anytime?
I’m making this now and can’t wait to try it.
Thank you!!
Love this. I did add a tablespoon of elderberry honey as well. Used this for a homemade waffle cake with homemade whipped icing for sons birthday!
This sounds delish. Great way to make it your own.