Strawberry Syrup Recipe: 3 Ways to Use Strawberry Syrup

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or lime juice (optional)

1. 1

   Allow your frozen strawberries to thaw before slicing them, or slice them immediately if you’re using fresh berries. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to mash them into a strawberry purée.

2. 2

   Pour the sugar and ½ cup of water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   After this simple syrup has simmered for at least 2 minutes, add the sliced strawberries and turn the heat down to low for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   While the strawberry sauce is on the stove, whisk together the other ½ cup of water and the cornstarch. Then add this mix to the simple syrup to thicken the syrup and stir. At this point, you can also add the vanilla extract and lemon or lime juice to add more zest and flavor, if you choose.

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool at room temperature for 10 minutes and stir it occasionally.

6. 6

   Place a mesh strainer over an airtight container. Gradually pour the contents of the syrup through the strainer and into the container.

7. 7

   Discard the remnants of strawberries in the mesh sieve.

8. 8

   Refrigerate or freeze the syrup in its airtight storage container.

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