Strawberry Syrup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long can homemade strawberry syrup last? ›

Homemade strawberry syrup, stored in a glass jar, will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator. If you want to keep it longer, you can process it in canning jars in a water bath; the process time is 15 minutes. Kept in a cool, dark place, canned syrup will last up to a year.

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued, but here are some other options that might work for you. Check out our delicious Sundae Syrups.

If the syrup doesn't thicken to your liking, mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with ¼ cup water and stir it into the syrup and simmer another 5 minutes or so until thickened.

HEALTH BENEFITS

It contains high quantities of manganese, potassium, iron and fiber. It is high in phenols (mainly anthocyanins that provide the red colour) and contains antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and heart boosting elements, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for the eye-sight.

Unflavored syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. However, flavored syrups (especially fruit-flavored) should be used within 2 weeks of when they're made. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any airtight container with a good lid will work great.

The company first announced plans in December to close the plant. In a news release at the time, it said the Ripon facility was closing "to further optimize operations" and that production would be consolidated at the company's plant in Orrville, Ohio.

Don't worry, we still have all your favorite syrup flavors.

Maple syrup that is boiled too long will crystallize and maple syrup that isn't boiled long enough will spoil quickly and will be watery because the concentration of sugar in the syrup will be too low.

Why is my homemade syrup runny? ›

Leave the lid off so that some of the liquid can evaporate, which is what will cause the syrup to thicken. Test the syrup with a candy thermometer after about 10 minutes. Once it gets to around 223 degrees Fahrenheit, the syrup should be thick enough.

If you are going to the store and strawberries are only sold in 1-pound containers of whole strawberries, you need a few simple equivalents to figure out how many containers you need to buy. One pound of whole strawberries equals: 2 3/4 cups sliced strawberries. 3 3/4 cups whole strawberries.

No matter if it is light and delicate or dark and robust, 100% pure maple syrup is the healthy all-natural choice.

It is healthier to stick to organic and pure maple syrup – or “real maple syrup” as it is sometimes called.

Jam is made from mashed fruit. Jelly is made from just the juice of the fruit. Sauce is made from mashed fruit but uses less pectin than jam and is less jelled. Syrup is made from either mashed fruit or just the juice of the fruit, but uses even less pectin than sauce so it is slightly jelled and pourable.

Because this strawberry syrup is not cooked or pasteurized, the fresh syrup MUST be refrigerated. How long does strawberry syrup last? This strawberry simple syrup will last about 10-12 days in the fridge.

A traditional syrup has a 1-to-1 ratio and will last for about a month with basic refrigeration. However, if you make a rich syrup by increasing the sugar to water ratio to 2-to-1, you can increase this time frame significantly. It can be expected to last for about six months in the fridge.

Infused simple syrup: By adding herbs, spices, or fruit you've greatly reduced the shelf life of your simple syrup. Mostly due to the fact that those added fresh ingredients will start to break down. If stored properly, and infused simple syrup will last for 1-2 weeks.

Infused simple syrups are good for around three months, according to Saveur, although they also suggest giving the syrup a sniff test to make sure it still smells good. Syrups that incorporate juices or purees, however, will only last around two or three weeks.