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Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Today I am showing you how to make Strawberry Syrup using fresh strawberries, fresh lime juice, pure cane sugar and a touch of water. This no-cook strawberry syrup is perfect to brighten and bring a bit of sunshine to cocktails, mocktails, ice cream and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 3/4 cups
Calories: 49 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries washed and rough chopped (up to 2 cups if desired)
- 0-1 cup all-natural cane sugar see notes | may use white sugar too
- 2 teaspoons lime juice* to 1/2 cup; about 3 large limes
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place strawberries, sugar, lime juice and water in a blender and process until smooth and sugar has dissolved.
- It'll take about 2 minutes using all-natural cane sugar, could take a little less time using white sugar. Mixture should be smooth and syrup like.
- Refrigerate until ready to use in airtight container. Store in fridge up to 3 weeks.
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Notes
- If not quite as limey of flavor is desired, may cut down considerably on the lime juice, as little as two teaspoons, if you choose to do that, I would also cut back on the sugar, to a few tablespoons up to 1/2 a cup. Adjust according to taste.
- TIP | to get the most juice out of your lime, microwave for 10 seconds, then gently roll on counter beefore slicing and juicing.
- Frozen Strawberries may be used though they will not be a fresh or bright tasting as fresh.
- Can I reduce or omit the sugar?
- Yes! I would only add a couple of teaspoons of lime juice so you don't overpower the sweetness of the strawberries. For using in drinks, it won't give you the same balance as with sugar, but it's a matter of taste.
- Craft Cocktails | use it in place of other recipes that call for a simple syrup, Check out all of my cocktails!
- Mocktails or Spritzers | Use in place of cranberry syrup in this luscious spritzer, a couple of ounces splashed into club soda, ginger ale, or a lemon-lime soda makes an fantastic non-alcoholic beverage.
- Dessert Sauce | Pour over vanilla ice cream or on this scrumptious strawberry shortcake. But don't keep it to just vanilla desserts, this would also be fabulous on chocolate ice cream, chocolate strawberry shortcake, or even this amazing chocolate bread pudding.
- Yogurt Parfaits | This sauce with be a bright and vibrant addition to layer in a healthy yogurt parfait! Maybe even give it a go using homemade Greek yogurt!
- Breakfast Syrup | Use to pour over pancakes, waffles, try on this easy Dutch Oven Pancake, or even over this overnight French Toast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
88mg
(98%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 13/4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.