Shellfish 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 surrender, turning the liquid a gorgeous deep red with a naturally jammy sweetness. A squeeze of lemon keeps things bright and balanced so it never tips into cloying territory. Once you strain out the solids and let it cool, you're left with a silky, pourable syrup that thickens up beautifully in the fridge. Drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into lemonade, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a cocktail mixer — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Because every ingredient here is a whole, single-item food, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in it, which is a real win when you're navigating dietary restrictions and want something homemade and trustworthy. It keeps well sealed in the refrigerator, so you can make a batch and reach for it 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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