Strawberry Top Syrup

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This strawberry top syrup is an easy way to turn something you’d normally throw away into something that tastes amazing. Instead of tossing the tops and leaves, you can turn them into a sweet, fruity syrup with just a few simple ingredients.

A bottle of homemade strawberry top syrup is on the counter next to fresh strawberries.

It’s a great recipe to make when you’re already prepping strawberries for jam or desserts. Simple, budget-friendly, and a great way to make the most of what you have.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

  • Recipe Name: Strawberry Top Syrup
  • Cook Time: About 40 minutes
  • Servings: About 2 cups of syrup
  • Main Ingredients: Strawberry tops, sugar, water
  • Dietary Info: Vegan, gluten-free, budget-friendly
  • Difficulty Level: Easy

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Top Syrup

  • Easy To Make: Just simmer, strain, and reduce. There are no complicated steps, it’s a simple recipe you can make while you’re already prepping strawberries.
  • Reduces Food Waste: It’s an easy way to make the most of your ingredients and get more out of the strawberries you’re already using.
  • Simple Ingredients: You only need three basic ingredients, all of which are easy to keep on hand.
  • Versatile: This syrup works well for pancakes, waffles, drinks, or drizzling over desserts.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberry tops
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar

How To Make Strawberry Top Syrup

The strawberry tops with leaves were added to a medium saucepan.
The sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract were added to the strawberry tops.

Start by adding the strawberry tops, water, and sugar to a medium saucepan.

The strawberry tops after simmering in the saucepan are ready to strain.

Place the pot over medium heat and bring everything to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. This helps pull all the flavor from the strawberry tops.

The strained strawberry juice was returned to the saucepan.

After simmering, remove the pot from the heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the tops and leaves.

Pour the liquid back into the pot and return it to the stove. Let it simmer for another 15 minutes or until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency.

Remove from the heat and let it cool until it’s safe to handle. Pour into jars or bottles and store in the refrigerator.

A bottle of homemade strawberry top syrup is on the counter next to fresh strawberries.

Recipe Notes & Tips

  • Use clean, fresh strawberry tops. Make sure your strawberries are well rinsed before use.
  • You can make this syrup right after prepping strawberries, or freeze the tops to make a batch later.
  • Don’t skip the second simmer, it’s what thickens the syrup. If you stop early, it will be more like a flavored liquid than a syrup.
  • Watch the thickness. The syrup will thicken more as it cools, so don’t over-reduce it while it’s hot.

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FAQ’s

Stored in the fridge in an airtight container, it will keep for about 1 to 2 weeks.

Yes, you can freeze it in small containers for longer storage.

Yes, just let it simmer a little longer during the second cooking stage. But keep in mind it will thicken more as it cools down.

Yes, they work great, and you can add them right to the pot without thawing.

A bottle of homemade strawberry top syrup is on the counter next to fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Top Syrup

This strawberry top syrup is a simple homemade recipe that turns leftover strawberry tops into a sweet, fruity syrup. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and is perfect for pancakes, drinks, or desserts.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberry tops
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the berries and leaves.
  • Pour the liquid back into your pot and simmer for another 15 minutes until it’s a thick syrup consistency.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool until safe to handle, then pour into jars and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.04mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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