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Strawberry Simple Syrup

Author: Ruby
A simple homemade strawberry syrup made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and water. Perfect for lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, coffee drinks, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and summer desserts.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh strawberry syrup recipe, homemade strawberry syrup, strawberry simple syrup, strawberry syrup for desserts, strawberry syrup for drinks
Servings: 1 1/2 cups

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Heat-safe bowl or large measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Glass jar or bottle for storage

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced (300 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • 1 cup water 240 grams

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries into small pieces.
  2. Combine ingredients: Add the strawberries, sugar, and water to a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
  3. Dissolve the sugar: Place over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  4. Bring to a simmer: Once the mixture begins to bubble gently, reduce the heat to low.
  5. Cook the syrup: Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are very soft and the syrup develops a deep pink-red color.
  6. Cool briefly: Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes.
  7. Strain: Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup. Allow the syrup to drain naturally without pressing the berries.
  8. Cool completely: Let the syrup cool fully before transferring it to a jar or bottle.
  9. Store: Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Fresh or frozen strawberries work well – Fresh strawberries provide the brightest flavor during strawberry season, while frozen berries make this recipe easy to enjoy year-round.
Keep the simmer gentle – A low simmer helps preserve the fresh strawberry flavor and creates a brighter, more vibrant syrup.
Don’t press the berries while straining – Allow the syrup to drain naturally through the sieve. Pressing the berries can force excess pulp into the syrup and make it cloudy.
Cool completely before storing – Let the syrup reach room temperature before transferring it to a jar or bottle to help preserve the best flavor and color.
Save the strained strawberries – The leftover berries are delicious spooned over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, or vanilla ice cream.