Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe
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Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe
Description
This Homemade Strawberry Milk recipe begins by combining fresh or frozen hulled and chopped strawberries with granulated sugar and water, simmering the mixture until it reduces and develops a strong strawberry aroma. After about ten minutes of gentle boiling and occasional stirring, the strawberry syrup is strained through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids.
The resulting sweet and fragrant strawberry syrup is stored refrigerated in an airtight container and then mixed with milk, commonly whole milk, in proportions of three to four tablespoons of syrup per cup of milk. The mixture can be adjusted to taste for sweetness and strawberry flavor intensity. Red food coloring is optional for enhanced color but does not affect flavor.
This homemade version is a fresh alternative to commercial flavored milks, relying on natural fruit and sugar rather than artificial flavorings. It can be served chilled as a refreshing drink or used creatively in desserts and breakfasts.
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- Fine-mesh strainer
Homemade Strawberry Milk
- 3 cups strawberries frozen is fine, hulled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 300g
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 12 milk preferably whole, up to 15 cups
- red food coloring optional
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a low boil. Keep at a low boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and strawberries are fragrant.
- Strain syrup from strawberries and discard the strawberries. Store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of syrup per 1 cup of milk. Add more to taste. If desired, stir in a drop or two of red food coloring. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12to 15 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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