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Homemade Refrigerator Strawberry Syrup from Strawberry Tops
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Homemade Refrigerator Strawberry Syrup from Strawberry Tops

Make delicious homemade refrigerator strawberry syrup using leftover strawberry tops. This easy no-cook refrigerator recipe is naturally sweet, zero waste, and perfect for pancakes, drinks, desserts, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
cooling time3 days
Total Time3 days 10 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: condiment recipe, easy recipe, fruit recipe, sauce recipe, Strawberry recipe
Servings: 4 servings, 1 cup
Calories: 204kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Quart Jar
Quart Jar
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Vintage Measuring

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Strawberry Tops (washed, with a little berry still attached)
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar (enough to completely cover the strawberry tops, usually about equal in volume)

Instructions

  • Wash and dry your strawberries well before removing the tops.
    1 Cup Strawberry Tops
  • Place the strawberry tops into a clean mason jar.
  • Pour enough granulated sugar over the tops to completely cover them.
    1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • Secure the lid tightly.
  • Shake the jar until the sugar coats all of the strawberry pieces.
  • Place the jar in the refrigerator.
  • Allow the mixture to rest for three days.
  • Shake the jar once each day. As it sits, the sugar slowly draws the juices from the berries, creating a naturally sweet syrup.
  • After three days, strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container.
  • Press gently with the back of a spoon to collect the remaining syrup without forcing too much pulp through the strainer.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Tips for Success

Use enough sugar to completely cover the strawberry tops (about equal parts tops and sugar).
 Choose ripe, flavorful strawberries for the best tasting syrup.
Make sure the strawberries are completely dry after washing. This keeps the syrup fresh and mold-free in the fridge.
Shake the jar daily to help dissolve the sugar evenly.
Use a clean spoon each time you serve the syrup.
Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg