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Strawberry Syrup

Don't throw away those strawberry tops. You can make this beautiful nectar that is incredibly tasty and versatile.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Jelly Jars

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 Dry measuring cup
  • 1 Liquid measuring cup
  • 8 Jelly Jars, lids, ring seals
  • 1 Canning rack and Canner

Ingredients

  • Strawberry Tops
  • Water
  • Sugar

Instructions

  • Pour strawberry tops in a stockpot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Take pot off the burner and carefully strain out tops.
  • Pour juice back into the pot and add sugar. This is a 1 to 1 ratio, so if you have 6 cups of juice, add 6 cups of sugar.
  • Bring juice back to a boil and then simmer until it reduces by 1/4, roughly 1 hour.
  • Turn off burner, pour syrup int a jar and store in fridge.
  • For canning instructions, process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.