Strawberry Syrup

For flavor variety, substitute raspberries or blackberries for the syrup.


Strawberry Syrup

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Servings: 4 half-pints
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Related Categories: Sauces and Toppings, Strawberries, Syrup

 
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Ingredients
  • 12 cups
    strawberries
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  • 2 cups
    water
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  • 3 cups
    sugar
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Directions
1.
Wash berries; remove green caps. Place about half the berries in a Dutch oven. Use a slotted spoon or potato masher to crush berries; add remaining berries and crush again.
2.
Add water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
Line a strainer or colander with a double layer of 100-per-cent-cotton cheesecloth; set over a bowl. Pour berry mixture into strainer. Press to drain all juice. Discard strawberry mixture. Measure 6 cups juice.
4.
In a 3- or 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven heat the juice to rolling boil; stir in the sugar. Continue boiling until mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5.
Pour syrup into hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids. Process in boiling-water canner for 5 minutes. Remove jars from canner; cool on racks. Makes 4 half-pints (56 one-tablespoon servings).

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 51, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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