Strawberry Simple Syrup
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 5 cups strawberry tops, approximately
- 4 cups filtered water, enough to cover strawberry tops, approximately
- 4 cups granulated sugar, approximately, to preference
Instructions
- 1
Place approximately 5 cups of strawberry tops into a large pot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour filtered water into the pot, ensuring it completely covers the strawberry tops. This will be approximately 4 cups of water.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Place the pot on the stove over high heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the color has been extracted from the strawberries, about 20-25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min
- 4
Once the mixture is simmering and the strawberries have lost their vibrant color, add approximately 4 cups of granulated sugar to the pot. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or strainer into another clean container, separating the solid strawberry pieces from the liquid syrup. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Fill clean, sterilized glass jars with the hot strawberry simple syrup, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Place the filled jars into a steam canner (or water bath canner). Ensure the canner is prepared according to its manufacturer's instructions. Process the jars for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Carefully remove the hot jars from the canner using a jar lifter and place them on a checkered cloth or a stable, heat-resistant surface to cool completely. Do not disturb the jars for at least 12-24 hours to allow them to seal properly.
⏱️ 120 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Simple Syrup
- 5 cups strawberry tops, approximately
- 4 cups filtered water, enough to cover strawberry tops, approximately
- 4 cups granulated sugar, approximately, to preference
Instructions
- 1
Place approximately 5 cups of strawberry tops into a large pot.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour filtered water into the pot, ensuring it completely covers the strawberry tops. This will be approximately 4 cups of water.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Place the pot on the stove over high heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the color has been extracted from the strawberries, about 20-25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min - 4
Once the mixture is simmering and the strawberries have lost their vibrant color, add approximately 4 cups of granulated sugar to the pot. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or strainer into another clean container, separating the solid strawberry pieces from the liquid syrup. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Fill clean, sterilized glass jars with the hot strawberry simple syrup, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Place the filled jars into a steam canner (or water bath canner). Ensure the canner is prepared according to its manufacturer's instructions. Process the jars for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Carefully remove the hot jars from the canner using a jar lifter and place them on a checkered cloth or a stable, heat-resistant surface to cool completely. Do not disturb the jars for at least 12-24 hours to allow them to seal properly.
⏱️ 120 min