Strawberry Syrup - Cooking Classy

Fresh Strawberry Syrup makes for one of the ultimate pancake toppings! It’s so easy to make and seriously tasty when paired with fluffy whipped cream. And it has less sugar than pancake syrup or maple syrup, so it’s a great way to go!

Strawberry Syrup

Breakfast is a big deal at my house. Let me rephrase that, weekend breakfast or breakfast for dinner is a big deal at my house. Because we aren’t really morning people.

So usually on Saturdays we have pancakes, French toast, waffles, crepes, or some other homemade breakfast, and during the summer we love to have a fresh berry syrup atop it. There is nothing like seasonal strawberries, am I right?

Strawberry or blueberry syrup (with whipped cream) is our favorite. It turns a good breakfast into the best breakfast, and everyone always wants more!

This Strawberry Syrup turns a plain old stack of pancakes into something truly irresistible.

Ingredients for Strawberry Syrup

You only need 5 basic ingredients for this recipe! 4 if you don’t count water. So, in other words new staple.

• 2 lbs Fresh Strawberries, diced
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 6 – 8 Tbsp granulated sugar (depending on how sweet your strawberries are/how sweet you like it)
• 4 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Scroll below for the printable recipe.

How to Make this Homemade Syrup

In a large saucepan, bring strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and 2 Tbsp water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat slightly and allow to boil until juices are extracted and strawberries have softened, about 5 – 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 Tbsp water and cornstarch until smooth.

Pour the cornstarch mixture into the strawberry mixture and let boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Store in an airtight container (a mason jar is great) in the refrigerator up to 3 days. So simple yet so good!

Can I use Frozen Strawberries?

For the best strawberry flavor, I like to use fresh strawberries, but when fresh strawberries aren’t in season, frozen berries would work too.

Can I Make This into a Smooth Syrup?

This can also be made into a smooth syrup if you don’t like the texture. After it’s cooked, just blend it up in a blender in batches (with the middle insert removed from the lid and covered with a folded kitchen towel) and strain through a fine mesh strainer or sieve for a smooth consistency. It’s similar to a strawberry simple syrup that you can use with so many delicious recipes. Use strawberry syrup as a strawberry sauce in:

• Strawberry Lemonade
• Cocktails and mocktails
• Iced tea
• Cheesecake
• Oatmeal
• Strawberry shortcakes

Recipes to Serve This with

• Buttermilk Pancakes
• Belgian Waffles
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• Crepes
• Vanilla ice cream

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This is a must have breakfast recipe! Perfect for pancakes, waffles, crepes and more. Go the extra mile and add sweetened whipped cream on top, you won't regret it! Servings: 6 Prep5 minutes minutesCook10 minutes minutesReady in: 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and diced small
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 6 - 8 Tbsp (78g) granulated sugar*, to taste
• 4 Tbsp (60ml) water, divided
• 1 Tbsp (10g) cornstarch

Instructions

• In a medium sauce pan bring strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and 2 Tbsp water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat slightly and allow to boil until juices are extracted and strawberries have softened, about 5 - 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl whisk together remaining 2 Tbsp water and cornstarch until smooth.
• Pour cornstarch mixture into strawberry mixture and look boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

You can also substitute with half honey. Nutrition Facts Strawberry Syrup Amount Per Serving Calories 109 % Daily Value* Sodium 2mg0%Potassium 231mg7%Carbohydrates 27g9%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 20g22% Vitamin A 20IU0%Vitamin C 89.8mg109%Calcium 24mg2%Iron 0.6mg3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here. Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Strawberry Syrup Author: Jaclyn