Have you ever made simple syrup? It is very easy and wonderful in so many cocktails or drinks. It is equal parts sugar and water, usually 1 cup of each. To infuse this simple concoction it is just as easy. I have done it many times with herbs, fruits, teas and spices. Today I used big juicy strawberries for this Strawberry Simple Syrup!!
Simple syrups don’t need to be just for cocktails. I have used simple syrup to glaze a cake too or drizzle on a sundae. Also added it to whipped cream for infusing in delightful flavor!! Think of your own recipes to add simple syrup to, even a splash in tea or coffee would be awesome.
You have to cook the simple syrup for a short time to dissolve the sugar, basically bringing it up to a boil, stir and you are done as long as the sugar crystals are dissolved. For a strawberry simple syrup or other varieties you will need to simmer longer to infuse the flavors or simply steep in the hot liquid. For this recipe I simmered for 10 minutes.
You don’t want to mash your strawberries as you will get cloudy syrup. Try to leave them uninterrupted while simmering, just a gentle stir is all that is needed. Once done you need to strain and skim off any foam that is created, just like when you are making jam.
Think of the wonderful summer mocktails and cocktails you can make. A little strawberry simple syrup or Starbucks Raspberry Syrup in lemonade alone would be wonderful. That would be so delicious for Easter or for Mother’s Day. Also, don’t throw those scrumptious cooked strawberries away, they are divine in vanilla yogurt or on top of ice cream.
The Recipe
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. strawberries washed and hulled
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 min. Strain and let sit to cool. Skim off any bubbles that appear. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Comments & Reviews
Bonnie says
Could you please tell me, any pot will be acceptable? Doesn’t the pot finish affect the flavor of the fruit after boiling? And does the “fineness” of the sugar make a difference? Just simple table sugar? I’ve never made a simple syrup before.
Tara Noland says
I just use a good old stainless pot, you shouldn’t have a problem. As for the sugar also just regular sugar works great, dissolves very quickly.
Julie says
Would you be able to double this recipe or maybe even triple it??
Tara Noland says
As long as you have a big enough pot you should be good to go in doubling or tripling the recipe.
Gabriel says
Never thought to do a fruit simple syrup, gonna try this with cherries, my wife makes awesome cherry margaritas that this will go great in.
Tara Noland says
Great idea to do cherry, I have to try that this summer!!
Melissa Chapman says
My kids would love to make this simple syrup and incorporate it into a strawberry mocktail! What a fun activity for our Family style Saturday night Turnup!
Reesa Lewandowski says
Oh I am pinning this for sure! There are quite a few recipes I would need this for and I cant stand the fake stuff!
Brianne says
I love anything strawberry and this looks delicious! My children would love a strawberry mocktail!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
OMG! I can’t wait to try this! I love strawberry syrup! I would love to add it to almost every drink I will make! 😀
Dawn McAlexander says
You’re right, this is simple. That would be great on a big stack of pancakes. That is what I am missing in my life right now, some pancakes and syrup.
Claudia Krusch says
Oh this looks so delicious. I will have to get some strawberries so I can make some this weekend.
gingermommyrants says
I have never tried making simple syrup before. It looks so delicious and easy to make and I can think of a ton of ways to use it.
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
I LOVE fresh strawberries. So come May when they are ripening here in California I’m going to have to make your delicious-looking recipe.
Liz Mays says
Ooh, there are so many possibilities for this. I’d love to make some for various desserts and drinks!
Stacie says
I can’t wait to try this over ice cream. I love how easy this is to make.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Oh cool! I had no idea simple syrup was so easy. I always thought it had to be pretty easy with a name like that, but not THAT easy.
Amy Desrosiers says
I love strawberry compote so I am sure this is delicious! I bet it would be awesome in mixed drinks!
The Risky Ladies says
I must admit, I’ve never made a simple syrup. I’m afraid I’ll mess it up and end up with a caramel-ish mess on my hands and need to toss my pan. It sounds so easy, I know I need to try it, it would make drinks so much better.
Tara Noland says
It just needs to heat to boiling and then after the sugar melts, a matter of seconds you shut it off. Very simple, hope you try it.
Jeanette says
I have never tried to make a simple syrup before. I love strawberries and I could definitely use it for a dessert that I have in mind for this weekend. I will definitely try this it looks mouthwatering.
robin Rue says
Mmmm, I love strawberry syrup. I had no idea it was so easy to make!