Description
This homemade strawberry syrup utilizes strawberry tops to create a flavorful and sweet syrup perfect for drizzling on pancakes, desserts, or mixing into drinks. The syrup is simmered to extract the natural flavors, then reduced to a thick consistency, offering a delightful way to reduce waste and enjoy strawberry essence year-round.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups of strawberry tops
- 3 cups of sugar
- 3 cups of water
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Pour the strawberry tops and sugar into a large stockpot, then cover them with the water ensuring all tops are submerged.
- Bring to boil and simmer: Heat the mixture on the stove until it reaches a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to extract the flavor from the strawberry tops.
- Strain mixture: Remove the pot from the burner and carefully strain out the strawberry tops using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to leave a clear strawberry-infused liquid.
- Return juice to pot: Pour the strained juice back into the stockpot in preparation for reduction.
- Reduce the syrup: Bring the juice back to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the liquid for about 20 minutes until it thickens and reduces to a syrupy consistency.
- Cool and store: Turn off the burner, allow the syrup to cool slightly, then pour it into a clean jar or bottle. Seal and store the strawberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberry tops that are clean and free from mold for the best flavor.
- The syrup will thicken more as it cools, so do not over-reduce during simmering.
- This syrup is perfect for pancakes, ice cream, cocktails, or as a sweetener for beverages.
- Store the syrup in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 weeks for optimal freshness.
- You can adjust the sugar quantity if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet syrup.
