Easy Homemade Strawberry Syrup Recipe
Craving a homemade strawberry syrup that’s way better than the store-bought stuff? Look no further! This easy recipe is made with fresh, juicy strawberries and a touch of simple syrup.
It’s the perfect strawberry syrup for pancakes, waffles, french toast, buttermilk biscuits, and cocktails. And if you’re feeling fancy, try it as a drizzle on your favorite dessert. All you need are a few pantry staples and a little bit of time to simmer them up. Trust me, the homemade flavor is totally worth it!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Homemade Strawberry Syrup Recipe is… it’s simple and versatile.
You can make this homemade syrup recipe with fresh berries picked at the peak of strawberry season, or frozen strawberries.
Breakfast – It’s the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast.
Cocktails – Mojitos, strawberry margaritas
Desserts – Use homemade strawberry syrup on your favorite desserts like, strawberry shortcake, cheesecake, chocolate lava cake, and ice cream.
Easy to make – This strawberry syrup recipe is simple and straightforward, requiring minimal effort and ingredients.
No preservatives – This homemade strawberry syrup is free from artificial additives and preservatives, making it a healthier option.
Bonus: We’ll show you how to combine other types of fresh fruit with a basic simple syrup recipe to create different variations.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- fresh strawberries (or frozen strawberries) – Washed, hulled (see note below), and chopped. Gently wash whole strawberries and lay them out on a clean towel or paper towel to dry. Hull them by removing the green stem and white middle core of each berry. Chop the strawberries into small pieces.
- granulated sugar – Granulated sugar combines with the natural sugars in the berries. Using less sugar than this recipe calls for will result in a less sweet, thinner final product. May substitute honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar for a different flavor.
- water – The water is used to make a simple syrup, which is basically liquid sugar. For this recipe, we use a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water.
Another common simple syrup ratio is 1:1, which uses an equal amount of sugar and water. Reducing the amount of water in this recipe will result in a sweeter, thicker final product. - lemon juice (optional) – Adds an acidic brightness to the flavor. You may substitute orange juice or omit it altogether. May also add lemon peels for extra flavor.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Optional Add-Ins
- cornstarch – Cornstarch is a thickening agent that can be added if it seems like it has too much liquid.
vanilla extract – Vanilla extract’s mellow, sweet flavor is often used to enhance flavors in cooking and baking.
More Flavored Simple Syrups
Variations – This recipe is made up of 2 basic ingredients: fresh berries + simple syrup. You can easily use this basic combination to create other flavored simple syrups. Here are some ideas:
- blackberry
- blueberry
- cherry
- dragon fruit
- mango
- melon
- multiple berry
- pineapple
- prickly pear
- raspberry
- watermelon
reducing the liquid will generally take about 20-30 minutes.
Step 3. Create Desired Syrupy Consistency.
Chunkier Sauce – Leave the fruit pulp for a more chunky end product. Use a potato masher to create uniform chunky consistency.
Smooth Syrup – Run it through a fine mesh sieve to create a smooth syrup. Place the sieve over a large bowl and carefully pour it into the sieve. Use a large spoon to press the fruit pulp through the sieve, leaving a smooth syrup in the bowl.