Paraben Free Strawberry Honey Syrup
Fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and water — that's the entire ingredient list, and it's honestly all you need to make something that tastes genuinely special. Many store-bought syrups and flavored sweeteners rely on preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or chemical additives that can be a real concern for anyone keeping their routine clean and simple. This one sidesteps all of that by cooking down real fruit into a glossy, deep-red syrup that's as pure as it gets. The honey adds floral sweetness while the lemon juice brightens everything and helps the syrup hold its vibrant color. Pressing the cooked berries through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky, smooth result with no chunky bits — just concentrated strawberry flavor in every drop. Drizzle it over yogurt, stir it into sparkling water, or spoon it onto pancakes for an effortless upgrade that you made yourself, with nothing hidden on the label.
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8 servings
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the berries, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the berries against the side of the pan with a spoon, until the strawberries have completely broken down and the liquid is deep red and slightly thickened, about 15–18 minutes.
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