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Strawberry Syrup

A bright red syrup of strawberries, sugar, water and lemon, for milk, soda, pancakes and ice cream.

20 min total Serves 10 servings Easy
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Strawberry Syrup

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Making Strawberry Syrup

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  1. Simmer the strawberries, sugar, water and lemon juice over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, skimming the foam.

  2. Mash the fruit lightly, then strain through a fine sieve, pressing the pulp gently.

  3. Pour into a clean bottle and cool.

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Small Things That Help

  • Skim the foam.
  • Press the pulp gently.
  • If your hob runs hot, keep the heat low.
  • Simmer longer for a thicker syrup.

What Goes With Strawberry Syrup

  • Cold milk
  • Pancakes
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Sparkling water

Keeping and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge for 2 weeks.

What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

72Calories
0gProtein
18gCarbs
0gFat
1gFibre
17gSugar
5mgSodium

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