Description
Strawberry syrup is a delightful summer treat that elevates any meal with its vibrant sweetness. This homemade elixir bursts with fresh strawberry flavor, making it ideal for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a luscious strawberry syrup that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, and slice in half.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until strawberries break down.
- Add lemon juice and stir well.
- For a smoother texture, blend the mixture until smooth or leave some chunks for added texture.
- Allow the syrup to cool before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg