Got a load of strawberries? Let’s make Strawberry Syrup! This silky syrup recipe is perfect for sweetening cocktails or desserts like ice cream sundaes. It’s perfectly smooth and thick, strained so that it glistens with a clear red hue. You can also use it for pancakes or waffles as a decadent treat (you only need a drizzle!). All you need are 2 ingredients in a few minutes. Want a chunky sauce? Go to Strawberry Sauce or Strawberry Compote. Want an all natural puree? Go to Strawberry Puree.
How to make strawberry syrup
This strawberry syrup recipe is a thick, sweet syrup intended for desserts and sweetening cocktails. It’s completely smooth, strained of any chunky berries. Love the chunky fruit? Try this Strawberry Sauce instead: it’s our favorite for slathering over waffles and oatmeal. But want a smooth sauce that’s great for drinks or desserts? This is your recipe. To make strawberry syrup:
Cook sugar and water 1 minute, until the sugar dissolves. Add sliced strawberries and cook on low for 10 to 12 minutes, until all the berries break down. As they cook, mash them with a spatula or the tines of a fork. Keep an eye on the heat and make sure it’s gently bubbling. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or strainer to remove all seeds. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator: the syrup will become thicker as it cools.
Storage information
This homemade strawberry syrup lasts much longer than a strawberry puree, because it’s cooked and the sugar helps to preserve it. But it has no preservatives like purchased syrup, so it won’t last indefinitely. Store strawberry syrup for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. The flavor is best the fresher it is, so we recommend using it for drinks within the first week or so if possible.
Can you use frozen strawberries?
You can also use frozen strawberries for strawberry syrup instead of fresh berries. The cook time may be slightly different: simply cook until the berries break down. Use about 1 ⅓ cups whole frozen berries to equal 10 ounces of fresh berries.
Ways to use strawberry syrup: drinks, desserts, and more!
This strawberry syrup is very sweet, so it’s best for sweetening drinks and desserts. If you like a chunkier sauce that’s not as sweet, go for our strawberry sauce or strawberry puree. This one works great for sweetening drinks because the flavor is straightforward and pure. Here are our top drinks to try:
Soda: Mix this syrup with soda water to make strawberry sodaStrawberry cocktails: Add vodka to make a strawberry vodka cocktail, or substitute it for simple syrup in any cocktail recipeIce cream: Add it to ice cream for a quick ice cream sundaeCake: Drizzle it over flourless chocolate cake or it’s perfect for cheesecakeWaffles: Make strawberry waffles by adding this syrupMug cake: Add a swirl to a single serving mug cake
More strawberry recipes
If you’ve got berries, we’ve got recipes! These strawberry recipes showcase the best of the fresh and frozen fruit:
Mix up a fresh strawberry puree or strawberry sauceMake a jar of fresh strawberry jamBake up a pan of strawberry breadMix up frosty strawberry sorbetGrab a pitcher of strawberry lemonadeBlend up a strawberry smoothie or strawberry milkTry tasty strawberry shortcake or a strawberry crisp
This strawberry syrup recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free. 5 from 3 reviews
