No-waste Strawberry Top Simple Syrup Recipe
This eco-friendly strawberry syrup transforms leftover strawberry tops into a sweet, flavorful syrup with a beautiful fruity aroma. It’s a great way to reduce waste while creating a versatile topping perfect for drinks, pancakes, desserts, or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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For the Syrup:
6 cups strawberry tops (washed and cleaned)
4 cups sugar
4 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberry tops thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- In a large saucepan, combine the strawberry tops and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, allowing the flavor to infuse into the water.
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and add the sugar.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Simmer for another 10–15 minutes until the syrup slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. The syrup will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate.