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No-waste Strawberry Top Simple Syrup

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Elevate your culinary creations with this No-waste Strawberry Top Simple Syrup Recipe, a delightful way to utilize the often-overlooked tops of strawberries. This eco-friendly syrup captures the vibrant flavor of strawberries while promoting sustainability in your kitchen. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, mixing into yogurt, or enhancing beverages, it adds a touch of sweetness to both sweet and savory dishes without any waste. In just a few simple steps, you can create a versatile syrup that not only saves money but also minimizes food waste.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 2 cups of syrup (16 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups strawberry tops
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash your strawberries thoroughly to remove any dirt.
  2. Cut off the tops and set them aside for the syrup.
  3. In a small pot, combine the strawberry tops and water.
  4. Add an equal amount of sugar (4 cups) to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid turns red.
  6. Strain out the solids using a strainer, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
  7. Return the juice to the pot and bring it back to a boil until reduced by one-quarter and slightly thickened.
  8. Allow cooling before transferring to a clean jar for storage in the fridge.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 30g
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg