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Canned Strawberry Syrup

Canned strawberry syrup with a touch of ginger, perfect for making a refreshing drink, as topping for ice cream, pancakes or waffles. An easy way of preserving the summer flavors.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs
Servings: 3 small bottles
Calories: 1844 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: German , American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs strawberries 750 g
  • 3 thumb-sized pieces ginger
  • 6¾ cups granulated sugar 1350 g
  • 2 ½ teaspoons citric acid
  • 3 cups water 750 ml

Instructions

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  1. Chop the strawberries into small pieces. Peel the ginger and slice it roughly. Place them into a large, heavy bottom pot together with the sugar, citric acid, and water.1.5 lbs strawberries/ 750 g + 3 thumb-sized pieces ginger + 6¾ cups granulated sugar/ 1350 g + 2 ½ teaspoons citric acid + 3 cups water
  2. Cook strawberry syrup: Bring to a boil while stirring from time to time. Boil on medium-high heat for about 25 minutes, it should be only slightly thickened. For a thicker syrup, you can boil it for about 5 minutes more, but don't overdo it, or it will turn to jelly.
  3. Let cool: Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let stand for 2 hours.
  4. Drain syrup: Place a sieve over a clean pot and line the sieve with a clean muslin cloth. Pour the syrup into the sieve, fold the hanging parts of the cloth over the strawberries, and place a large can or a bowl filled with water on top. Let drain well over several hours.
  5. Bring the syrup to a boil again, then pour it into sterilized and warmed bottles. It will keep refrigerated, for at least 3 months.
  6. Can strawberry syrup: To keep it for longer, process the bottles in a canner or a large pot filled with hot water for 10 minutes. In this case, pour the syrup into bottles that fit in the canner or into jars.
  7. Store: Remove from the canner using a jar lifter and wearing oven mitts. Let cool completely on kitchen towels. When canned, you can store for 1 year in a dark cool place (pantry, cellar).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1small bottle Calories 1844kcal (92%) Carbohydrates 474g (158%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 21mg (1%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 462g (924%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3small bottles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1844

% Daily Value*

Serving 1small bottle
Calories 1844kcal 92%
Carbohydrates 474g 158%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 462g 924%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.