Homemade Strawberry Syrup
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Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Description
To prepare Homemade Strawberry Syrup, start by washing and hulling about two pounds of fresh strawberries. Slice the berries and simmer them in four cups of water on the stove for about 20 minutes. During simmering, foam forms on the surface and should be skimmed off to maintain clarity.
Once the strawberries have cooked down and imparted a deep pink color, the mixture is cooled and strained through a fine mesh strainer into a clean pot, taking care not to press on the solids to avoid cloudiness in the syrup. The solids are discarded.
Next, sugar is added to the clear strawberry liquid and heated to dissolve fully. The syrup is then gently simmered for an additional five minutes until it thickens slightly. The result is a richly colored, sweet strawberry syrup with an authentic fruit flavor and smooth texture that can be drizzled over pancakes, desserts, or mixed into beverages.
Using a fine mesh strainer and careful handling during straining ensures the syrup remains clear and visually appealing. The recipe requires common kitchen equipment including two medium saucepans and a fine mesh strainer.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries
- 1 quart water (4 cups)
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the berries clean, then hull them with a paring knife by slicing around and pulling out the stem.
- Slice the strawberries into smaller pieces.
- Place the strawberry slices in a medium saucepan.
- Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer and let the strawberries cook for about 20 minutes. Skim any foam that rises to the top.
- After about 20 minutes, the strawberries will have lost most of their color and the water should be deep pink/red in color. Remove from heat.
- Strain the strawberry liquid through a fine mesh strainer into another clean pot, separating the solid berries from the liquid. DO NOT press down on the solids to extract more juice; it's tempting, but doing this will make your strawberry syrup cloudy.
- Once the strawberry liquid has been strained, discard the solid berries. Add 2 cups of sugar to the strawberry liquid. Bring back to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar into the syrup. Let the syrup simmer for 5 minutes till the sugar is completely dissolved, skimming any additional foam that rises to the top.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Pour into a glass container, seal, and refrigerate. The syrup should last for several weeks.
- Note: if you prefer a thicker syrup for use on pancakes or waffles, you can simmer it for several minutes longer till the liquid reduces and thickens more. The consistency as written is perfect for mixing into beverages.
Notes
- A fine mesh strainer is essential for clear syrup without pulp or cloudiness.
- Do not press or squeeze the strawberry solids when straining to maintain clarity.
- Skim foam during initial simmering to improve syrup color and texture.
- Simmering sugar with strawberry liquid helps dissolve sugar and slightly thicken the syrup.
- Use clean saucepans to prevent any off-flavors or contamination.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 19.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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