Homemade Strawberry Syrup (2024)

FAQs

How long does homemade strawberry syrup last? ›

Homemade strawberry syrup, stored in a glass jar, will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator. If you want to keep it longer, you can process it in canning jars in a water bath; the process time is 15 minutes. Kept in a cool, dark place, canned syrup will last up to a year.

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued, but here are some other options that might work for you.

The most classic simple syrup recipe uses equal parts sugar and water, preferably by weight. The resulting solution is clear, clean, and neutral in flavor. It can be used in just about any co*cktail, but especially those where you want the flavor of the spirits and other ingredients to shine.

It's best to use this fresh fruit syrup within a few days or to freeze it. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight plastic container or glass container. Frozen, it should last for several months. Store it in an airtight plastic container, or freezer bag.

How long does strawberry syrup last? Once prepared and cooled, this syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Is Strawberry Syrup The Same As Strawberry Puree? No, the strawberry syrup is not the same as strawberry puree. Strawberry syrup is a thicker version of strawberry puree, while strawberry puree is made from fresh or frozen strawberries that have been mashed or blended into a smooth sauce.

Starbucks Is Discontinuing Its Signature Raspberry Syrup.

Under a section marked “inventory updates,” the memo details that “raspberry syrup will be discontinued by the end of March to make room for new innovations, like developing new syrup flavors.” We reached out to Starbucks for comment on the menu change and a spokesperson confirmed the news.

If you think the syrup is done, take it off the fire and let it cool a bit. As it cools it should start to thicken if it has turned into syrup. If the syrup is still not thick enough it can be returned to the heat and boiled some more.

How to tell if simple syrup is bad? ›

Does Simple Syrup Go Bad? The short answer is yes. You'll know it has gone bad once it is no longer clear and starts to look cloudy in appearance. When this happens, it has started to grow mold and should be thrown out.

Keep your mixture at medium heat when mixing it in a saucepan on the stovetop. It doesn't need to boil. Using distilled water helps crystals from forming, however crystallization still happens if the simple syrup is placed in the fridge or if the 2 parts water to 1 part sweetener ratio isn't followed.

Insufficient cooking time: Simmering the strawberries for an inadequate amount of time can result in a watery sauce. The heat helps to evaporate excess moisture and thicken the sauce. Ensure that you simmer the strawberries long enough to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken to the desired consistency.

Add a splash of delicious strawberry flavor to milk, ice cream, and just about anything you can imagine! Use HERSHEY'S Strawberry Flavored Syrup as a drizzle on home-baked desserts, or mix it into smoothies and milkshakes.

Unflavored syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. However, flavored syrups (especially fruit-flavored) should be used within 2 weeks of when they're made. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any airtight container with a good lid will work great.

Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid is thickened, coats the back of a spoon and is reduced by one-half or more, depending on how thick you want your syrup, 30 to 40 minutes. Let it cool completely, then store in a mason jar or other container, refrigerated, for up to 3 months.

In order to store syrups at room temperature, they must be processed in a boiling-water canner. Label and date sealed jars, and store in a cool, dry, dark place. Properly canned syrup stored in a cool, dry place will retain a high quality for at least one year.

Syrup Method:

Use ¾ cup of sugar per 1 litre of water. Heat the sugar and water gently, stirring as the sugar dissolves. Allow for the syrup to boil for a minute before taking off the heat. Pour the warm syrup into the strawberry filled jars running a knife along the edge to avoid air pockets.