Strawberry Simple Syrup
Our 3-ingredient strawberry simple syrup is perfect for mocktails and drinks as well as for adding flavor to and making cakes more moist!
Prep Time1 day d
Cook Time10 minutes mins
44 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Mocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: simple, strawberry, syrup
Servings: 16 T
Calories: 53kcal
Cost: $5
- 1 C water
- 1 C sugar
- 1 1/2 C fresh or frozen strawberries
Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a pan and whisk well
Add 1 1/2 cups of fresh blackberries
Bring to a boil whisking occasionally then remove from heat and let steep for 45 minutes
Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle, making sure to push down the pulp as you strain
Simple syrup can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, whichever you prefer. You can use a glass or plastic container just be sure the simple syrup is cooled before pouring in if you are going to use plastic.
It does not need to be refrigerated. It handles well at room temperature.
You can keep it for 1-2 weeks at room temperature or about 1 month in the refrigerator. Once it starts to get cloudy or discolored, it is no longer good.
This recipe can be used with either fresh or frozen strawberries.
Serving: 1T | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg