Strawberry Simple Syrup

A spoon drizzles strawberry syrup into a glass jar on a wooden board, with fresh strawberries and a bowl of strawberries in the background.

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This bright, sweet Strawberry Syrup is made with just fresh strawberries, sugar, and water—no artificial flavors or colors.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Servings:

Calories: 73kcal

Author: Chef Molly Pisula

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh strawberries
½ cup sugar
¼ cup water

Instructions

Hull strawberries, then chop roughly. You should have about 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
Add to a small saucepan along with the sugar and water.
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Turn down the heat as needed.
After 10 minutes, remove from the heat and strain liquid into a small measuring cup using a fine mesh sieve. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Cool syrup in refrigerator, then store in a jar or other airtight container.

Notes

Storage Tips:

Store in a small mason jar or other airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze this homemade strawberry syrup for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Try freezing in an ice cube tray so you have small amounts on hand when you need them.

Expert Tips:

This version of a fresh strawberry syrup is really best for drinks and cocktails. If you want a thicker homemade strawberry sauce to top pancakes, French toast, waffles, ice cream, or other breakfast or dessert dishes, try this Strawberry Coulis instead. Or, whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 part cornstarch to 1 part water) to the syrup when it is on the stove to thicken it. That will give you more of a pancake syrup consistency.

If it’s the peak of strawberry season and your strawberries are super ripe and sweet, you could reduce the amount of sugar slightly.

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