Simple Strawberry Syrup for Pancakes
Elevate your morning pancakes with this simple strawberry syrup recipe, bursting with the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries and a hint of tangy lemon. Made with just four pantry-friendly ingredients—fresh strawberries, sugar, water, and a touch of lemon juice—this easy syrup comes together in only 20 minutes. Simmered to perfection, it delivers the ideal balance of fruity richness and velvety texture. Whether poured generously over fluffy pancakes, waffles, or French toast, or drizzled over yogurt or ice cream for a dessert twist, this homemade strawberry syrup is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it’s easy to store, making your mornings brighter all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into quarters.
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Stir to mix.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the strawberries have softened and the syrup has thickened.
Add the lemon juice and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
Optional: For a smoother syrup, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp.
Pour the strawberry syrup into a jar or container and let it cool completely before serving.
Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 455 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
