Strawberry Syrup Recipe (Simple and Homemade)

This homemade strawberry syrup recipe is an easy way to add sweet strawberry flavor to breakfasts, desserts and favorite beverages.

Made with 3 simple ingredients, this vibrant syrup has the perfect balance of sweetness and fresh strawberry flavor.

Whether you drizzle it over French toast or pancakes or stir it into your favorite cocktails, it’s a great condiment to have on hand. 

Ingredients

• Fresh strawberries. You can also use frozen! More on that below. 
• Sugar
• Lemon juice

How to Make Strawberry Syrup

Dissolve the Sugar

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved. 

Cook Down the Strawberries

Now, add the strawberries and let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Allow the strawberries to cool to room temperature. 

Strain the Syrup

Grab a storage container. It could be a mason jar or other airtight container with a lid. Now, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into the container.

Seal up the container and pop it into the fridge. 

Variations

• Swap white sugar for maple syrup for a softer sweetness.
• Use orange juice instead of water for a citrusy twist.
• Blend in vanilla extract for a dessert-style syrup perfect over ice cream.

Serving Suggestions

This delicious strawberry syrup is the perfect addition to breakfast and desserts.

Try it with:

• French toast, pancakes and waffles
• Ice cream
• Strawberry milk
• Homemade strawberry lemonade and strawberry iced tea
• Mix with club soda and pour over ice for a refreshing mocktail
• Yogurt parfaits
• Cheesecake
• Oatmeal
• Strawberry cocktail recipes

Storage Instructions

Allow the syrup to cool completely before storing.

Pour the syrup into a mason jar, glass bottle or airtight container and refrigerate for several weeks.

For longer storage, freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?

Yes! Frozen strawberries work beautifully in this homemade strawberry simple syrup recipe. They’re a convenient option when fresh berries aren’t available at the grocery store. 

No need to thaw frozen strawberries – just use them the same way you’d use fresh strawberries. 

Because frozen berries release more liquid, you may want to simmer the syrup a little longer than written in the recipe card for a thicker syrup consistency.

Why Do Some Recipes Have Chunks of Strawberry in Them? 

If you prefer a chunkier strawberry syrup, that’s awesome – but I consider that to be more of a strawberry sauce than a syrup.

If you’re looking for a thick, fruity sauce that you can use as a sundae or cheesecake topper, check out my recipe for strawberry sundae sauce. 

This recipe yields a clear strawberry syrup that’s perfect for use in cocktails and in place of maple syrup over pancakes and waffles. 

Can I Use Other Kinds of Berries?

Absolutely! Try blueberries, blackberries and raspberries using the same measurements in the recipe card to make all kinds of different fruity syrups. 

Tips for the Best Strawberry Syrup

• Use ripe strawberries during the peak of strawberry season for the sweetest flavor.
• A fine mesh strainer helps create the smoothest syrup.
• Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your berries.
• For a richer fruit syrup, reduce it longer over heat.
• Save leftover fruit pulp to stir into yogurt or oatmeal.

When you make this strawberry syrup recipe, I’d love to hear about i! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy! 

For more strawberry recipes, try these:

• No Churn Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
• Chocolate Chip Strawberry Shortcake
• Champagne Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting