Name: Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 pint strawberries; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp butter

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This Fresh Strawberry Syrup is delicious and sweet on pancakes, waffles, snow cones, and ice cream! Fresh grown strawberries, sugar, maple syrup, and butter are all the ingredients you need for this simple recipe, ready in under 15 minutes.

Making homemade syrups from fresh fruit at home, is so simple and easy! It makes me feel like we’re in a fun breakfast diner when I pull out the special syrups! Making strawberry syrup at home takes minutes from blender, to stove top, to bottle.

This syrup is perfect for breakfast foods like french toast sticks, waffles, pancake & sausage corn dogs (like in the pic above). It’s also absolutely amazing on desserts like vanilla bean ice cream and pound cake slices.

What’s in this recipe?

fresh strawberries
sugar
butter
maple syrup

Yes, that’s it – just 4 ingredients!

How to make this recipe:

Wash the strawberries and cut off the tops. Blend the strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth.

2. Transfer pureed strawberries to a small pot and add in sugar, maple syrup, and butter.

3. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and cook over medium heat.

4. Allow syrup to cool before serving. Store in a bottle in the refrigerator.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Sure! Just allow to thaw, or thaw according to package directions, before blending and proceeding with the rest of the recipe directions.

Where can I find a syrup bottle like in the photo?

I found mine at a local kitchenware store, but I’ve also seen them on Amazon and at Walmart. You could also use a mason jar and just spoon the syrup over your preferred foods or desserts!

How long does this keep in the refrigerator?

Use this syrup within a week in the fridge. Or freeze for later use.

Pro tips:

This is a GREAT recipe to have on hand for spring and summer strawberry picking!
Real maple syrup is preferred, but you can substitute cheaper pancake syrup in a pinch. Use what you have on hand!
There is no need to strain out the seeds, you will not notice them at all in this syrup. Promise!

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