Pistachio Free Strawberry Honey Syrup
Fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and water — that's genuinely all it takes to make a syrup that tastes like summer in a bottle. The berries are simmered low and slow until they completely break down into a deep, jewel-red liquid that's equal parts sweet and bright. A squeeze of lemon keeps the flavor lively and stops the honey from tipping things into cloying territory. Once you strain out the solids and let it cool, you're left with a silky, pourable syrup that's stunning drizzled over pancakes, stirred into lemonade, or spooned onto yogurt. Store-bought flavored syrups and cocktail mixers can be a minefield when it comes to undisclosed additives and shared production lines, so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. This one uses nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into every drop. It keeps beautifully in the fridge and is the kind of thing you'll find yourself reaching for all week long.
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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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