How to Make Strawberry Syrup for Drinks and More

Homemade strawberry syrup is easy to make and very versatile.

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You can buy strawberry syrup for topping your pancakes, waffles, and ice cream, or adding to beverages. Or -- you can make your own using only three ingredients and free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives.

Strawberry syrup is easily made with just strawberries, sugar, and water. It will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three weeks.

This recipe is basically a simple syrup with strawberries. Simple syrup is made with equal parts sugar and water.

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What can you do with strawberry syrup?

• Use as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, French toast, or waffles
• Add to beverages to make strawberry lemonade, margaritas, or mojitos
• Add to sparkling water or iced tea for a splash of sweetness
• Drizzle over cakes or cheesecakes
• Add to milk to make strawberry milk
• Use as a topping for yogurt
• Drizzle over oatmeal

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Ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

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Directions

1. Wash and chop the strawberries into quarters.
2. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until strawberries break down and the liquid thickens.
4. Remove the syrup from heat and let cool.
5. Strain the syrup through a mesh strainer pressing on the strawberries with the back of your spoon to extract more flavor.

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