Strawberry Syrup

Name: Strawberry Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1-1/2 cups mashed unsweetened strawberries

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield about 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Make homemade strawberry syrup with fresh or frozen berries, then drizzle it over pancakes, waffles or even ice cream for a burst of fresh, fruity flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1-1/2 cups mashed unsweetened strawberries

Directions

In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Gradually add strawberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pancakes, waffles or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

This recipe is a spin-off of my dad's homemade strawberry syrup. Our son requests it with fluffy pancakes whenever he and his family come to visit. —Nancy Dunaway, Springfield, Illinois

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