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Homemade Strawberry Syrup

Fresh strawberries make a delicious syrup that is perfect for sweetening sparkling water or mixing into cocktails. 

Course: Drinks
Keyword: strawberry
Servings: 2 Pints
Ingredients
  • 1 2/3 pounds of halved strawberries with tops cut off
  • 1/2 Cups water
  • 1/2 of a cinnamon stick 1 1/2" in length
  • Cheesecloth
  • 3 Cups Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 Cup + 1 Tablespoon bottle lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In a stainless steel pot, combine the strawberries, water, and cinnamon stick. Cook for 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally, do not let the mixture boil.
  2. Pour into a large mesh strainer that is liked with 2 layers of cheesecloth that has been placed over a large bowl/4 Cup measuring cup. Let sit for at least 2 hours to allow the liquid drain to yield 3 Cups. Discard the strawberries
  3. Add the strawberry liquid, sugar, and corn syrup back into the pot. Head over medium heat, stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.  Bring to a low boil and boil for 4 minutes. Add the lemon juice.
  4. Using the water bath method, process the syrup in half pint or pint jars.
Recipe Notes

Strawberry Syrup sourced from The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving