Description
Sweet, juicy, and deeply satisfying, this fresh strawberry syrup made from just fruit and sugar comes together in fifteen minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2–1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Mash the strawberries and water, or combine in a food processor or blender until the berries are broken down.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the mashed strawberries and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and skimming any foam off the top of the mixture, until the strawberries are soft and mostly liquified, about 5 minutes.
- Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the strawberries into a small bowl to separate the liquid from the pulp. Gently press the strawberries into the strainer with a rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible.
- Rinse the saucepan, measure the strawberry juice, and then return it to the pan over medium heat. Whisk in an equal amount of sugar and bring the syrup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, skimming off any foam that rises to the top, until the syrup has thickened slightly but is still runny, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the syrup to a squeeze bottle, pitcher, or mason jar and serve warm over ice cream, waffles, or quick bread. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled over ice cream, gelato, crackers and cheese, and yogurt parfaits. No need to reheat the syrup, as it stays pourable even after being refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Sauce