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Classic Old-Fashioned Strawberry Lemonade Syrup

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A quick and easy homemade strawberry lemonade syrup bursting with fresh fruit flavor, perfect for summer refreshment and crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 3 large lemons, juiced (about 3/4 cup or 180 ml lemon juice)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 2 cups (about 300 g) of fresh strawberries. Cut them in halves or quarters depending on size.
  2. Zest one lemon using a fine grater, avoiding the white pith. Juice all three lemons to yield approximately 3/4 cup (180 ml) of fresh lemon juice.
  3. In a medium saucepan, add the strawberries, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Stir gently to mix.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes until strawberries soften and release juices.
  5. Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently mash the strawberries to release more flavor. Optionally, use an immersion blender to blend the mixture to your preferred consistency, being cautious of hot splashes.
  6. Remove the pan from heat. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or jug, pressing down on solids to extract maximum liquid. Skip or lightly strain if you prefer chunkier syrup.
  7. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of salt to balance sweetness. Taste and adjust by adding more lemon juice or sugar if desired.
  8. Let the syrup cool to room temperature. Pour into a clean glass jar or bottle and refrigerate. Syrup keeps up to 2 weeks chilled.

Notes

Use medium to low heat to avoid caramelizing sugar. Let syrup cool and rest in fridge for best flavor. Adjust sweetness with lemon juice or sugar after cooking. Optional blending for texture preference. Syrup keeps up to two weeks refrigerated.

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