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Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries hulled and chopped
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
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Stir the ingredients together and place the saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and add vanilla extract (if desired).
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Using an immersion blender, blend the syrup until it is smooth and there are no chunks.
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Let the syrup cool to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
This homemade strawberry syrup is perfect for adding to your favorite drinks, topping pancakes or waffles, or drizzling over ice cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg