Strawberry Simple Syrup
Made with just three ingredients, this strawberry simple syrup is about as easy as it gets. Unlike strawberry sauce, it's intended to be used as a flavorful liquid sweetener in your favorite drinks. Think strawberry lemonade, green tea, sodas, and more. Perfect for all your summer entertaining!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the sugar, water, and chopped strawberries to a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Add the vanilla extract, if using. Let the syrup cool to room temperature on the stove. This infusion time really helps the flavor develop.
- Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the cooked strawberries. Be careful not to press down! The berries will break apart and cause a cloudy syrup.
- Serve as desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Servings: 10
Calories: 83kcal