How to Make Strawberry Syrup

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Heat the sugar and water on the stove over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan.

   Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water and 1 cup (225 grams) of sugar.
   
   Place the saucepan on the stove, and turn the heat up to medium.
   
   Don't get impatient and turn the heat to high.
   
   If you heat the sugar water too fast, the sugar will caramelize.
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   Step 2: Prepare the strawberries while the sugar water is heating.

   Wash the strawberries and cut off the stems.
   
   Cut them into thin slices. , Don't worry if the mixture appears thick.
   
   The strawberries will release more liquid once they start to cook. , Add up to 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of lemon juice if you like your strawberry sauce tart.
   
   Add up to ½ teaspoon (3 milliliters) of vanilla extract if you like it on the sweet side., This will help everything cook more evenly.
   
   It will also help the sugar from caramelizing. , Place a mesh strainer over a mixing bowl.
   
   Pour the syrup into the bowl, through the strainer.
   
   Discard the cooked strawberries, or save them for later. , You have just gotten all the flavor out of the strawberries.
   
   Now, you need to finish cooking the syrup to get it nice and thick. , Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.
   
   Let it simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes.
   
   During this time, you'll notice the syrup start to thicken.
   
   Remember to give it a stir from time to time with your whisk.
   
   This will help the syrup cook evenly. , If you are using a bottle, pour the syrup through a funnel.
   
   This way, you won't spill any.
   
   When you are done, put the lid back on the jar or bottle. , Don't place it into the fridge while it is still hot, or it may cause the surrounding food to heat up and start to spoil. ,
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   Step 3: Add the strawberries into the saucepan once the sugar has dissolved.

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   Step 4: Add some lemon juice and/or vanilla extract for extra flavor.

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   Step 5: Bring mixture to a light boil and cook for 10 minutes

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   Step 6: stirring it occasionally with a whisk.

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   Step 7: Strain the syrup into a bowl.

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   Step 8: Pour the syrup back into the saucepan

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   Step 9: without the strawberries.

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    Step 10: Return the syrup to a boil

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    Step 11: then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes over low heat

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    Step 12: stirring it occasionally.

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    Step 13: Take the syrup off the stove

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    Step 14: and pour it into a glass a jar or bottle.

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    Step 15: Let the syrup reach room temperature before you put it into the fridge.

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    Step 16: Keep the syrup in the fridge

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    Step 17: and use it within 2 weeks.It makes a great topping for popular breakfast and dessert foods

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    Step 18: such as pancakes and ice cream.

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