Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, (hulled and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract

Instruction

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Allow the syrup to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Blend with a hand blender until smooth. Alternatively, you can pour the syrup into the jar of a blender and blend until smooth.
  • If you want to remove the seeds, you can place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl and pour the syrup in. Use a spoon to press the syrup through to remove all of the seeds. Discard the seeds. This step is optional. I think the syrup is good with and without the seeds so decide what texture you like best.
  • Pour the syrup into a jar or container and cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools.