No-waste Strawberry Top Simple Syrup
Transform your kitchen scraps into something sweet and delightful with this No-waste Strawberry Top Simple Syrup Recipe. Utilizing strawberry tops that would typically end up in the trash, this eco-friendly syrup is not only a sustainable choice but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, blending into smoothies, or enhancing your favorite desserts, it captures the essence of summer strawberries in a simple three-ingredient formula. Easy to make and budget-friendly, this syrup is ideal for summer gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups strawberry tops
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Wash the strawberry tops thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- In a small pot, combine the strawberry tops and water.
- Stir in the sugar (maintain a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water).
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes until the mixture turns red and the tops are faded.
- Strain the mixture into a measuring cup, pressing down on the solids to extract maximum liquid.
- Return the juice to the pot and boil again until reduced by about 1/4 and slightly thickened.
- Cool before storing in jars in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg