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Bottle of homemade strawberry simple syrup.
AGT Editorial Team

Strawberry Simple Syrup

This strawberry simple syrup recipe is incredibly fresh and is so simple to make! It's also a great way to use up any extra fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 People
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 861
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 oz strawberries sliced with stems left on (about 2 cups, measured)
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. Add sliced strawberries, water, vanilla and sugar to a saucepan.
    Strawberry with sugar in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  3. Strain into a jar using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth making sure to squeeze out out any excess juice.
    Process of strawberry simple syrup.
  4. Once cool, refrigerate. Store sealed in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Yield: 2.5 cups 
Notes:
  • You can leave out the vanilla extract if you wish.
  • Leaving the tops on the strawberries give the syrup more flavor.
  • Add to drinks or desserts.