Easy Homemade Strawberry Syrup Recipe
Homemade strawberry syrup is a delicious summer drink that combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the freshness of herbs. Making this syrup is child's play and only requires a few natural ingredients, making this recipe ideal for the whole family. In addition to being a tasty addition to your drinks, this syrup can be used to drizzle over desserts, flavor yogurts, or enhance your cocktails. The preparation requires some resting time to allow the flavors to develop fully, but the result is well worth it. Not only will you get a syrup rich in taste, but you will also avoid the additives and preservatives found in many commercial syrups. It's the perfect accompaniment for your hot summer days, whether you enjoy it in sparkling water, iced tea, or to enhance desserts like pancakes or ice creams. Let your taste buds travel with this simple and refreshing recipe!
- Preparation time: 10 min
- Cooking time: 20 mn
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 1 to 2 kg of strawberries
- - 500 g to 1 kg of sugar
- - 200 to 400 ml of water
- - lemon juice
- - vanilla
- - a few mint leaves
Preparation
1. Blend the strawberries and let them rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
2. The next day, strain the mixture using a chinois.
3. In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water while stirring, until it boils.
4. In another saucepan, gently heat the strawberry puree.
5. Add the prepared sugar syrup to it. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice and some vanilla for flavoring.
6. Finally, finely chop the mint leaves and incorporate them into the mixture.
7. Strain the mixture again using a chinois to obtain the smoothest syrup possible.
8. Sterilize glass bottles in boiling water, then pour in the mixture. Keep it cool.
