Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup
Strawberry and basil is an elite combination. It makes the best Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup that can be used to sweeten mocktails, iced tea or lemonade! Made with 4 ingredients, this naturally colored syrup tastes like sweet strawberries and fresh aromatic basil.
Servings: 8 servings or 2 tablespoons per serving yields 1 cup of syrup
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Medium sized sauce pot
- Chef knife
- Fine mesh strainer
- Mason jar
- Reusable mason jar lids
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries rinsed with stems removed and roughly chopped, 6 - 7 large strawberries
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves rinsed and roughly chopped
- ½ cup cane sugar or white granulated sugar
- ½ cup filtered water
Instructions
- Add rinsed and chopped 1 cup strawberries and ¼ cup fresh basil leaves to a medium sauce pot with ½ cup cane sugar and ½ cup filtered water.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil on medium heat, this takes about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, cover then allow the syrup to steep for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to really infuse into the syrup.
- Strain syrup into a medium size bowl using a fine mesh strainer then pour syrup into a pint-size mason jar. Use a spoon to gently press the strawberries and basil to get as much of their juice out. Discard berries and basil.
- Use strawberry basil syrup immediately or store in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy.
Notes
Yields: 1 cup of syrup
How To Store/ Make Ahead
Store in the fridge in a mason jar or air-tight container for up to 2 weeks. To freeze: Pour leftover syrup into an ice cube tray then transfer frozen syrup ice cubes into a freezer safe bag. They’re good frozen for up to 3 months.Tips and Tricks
If you are using frozen strawberries, give them a mash about half way through the cooking process so they release more of their flavor into the syrup. Add a few extra minutes to cooking time since frozen berries will take longer to cook.