Strawberry Syrup
Homemade strawberry syrup is so easy to make and it tastes great in and on everything from yogurt and ice cream to waffles and pancakes.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 6 ¼ cup each
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries $2.44*
- ¾ cup granulated sugar $0.72
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract $0.16
- ⅛ tsp salt $0.01
Instructions
- Wash and chop the strawberries into ¼-inch pieces.
- Add the chopped strawberries and sugar to a saucepot. Stir and cook over medium heat until the strawberries release their liquid and form a syrup in the saucepot.
- Let the strawberries simmer in the syrup, stirring occasionally, until they break down and lose their shape and the syrup has thickened to your desired consistency (5-10 minutes). Keep in mind the syrup will thicken more after cooling.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Let the syrup cool. Use the syrup as-is, or strain through a wire mesh strainer for a clear, smooth syrup.
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Notes
*I find fresh strawberries to have a stronger flavor, but you can also use frozen strawberries. They'll release more liquid than fresh, so the simmer time will be slightly longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 49mg | Fiber: 2g