Here is something we like to do with strawberries (which are a U-pick crop on our farm). It’s easy to make—if you can boil water, you can make this recipe! It’s also a great use of berries that are going past their prime. Use the simple syrup to sweeten lemonade, cocktails, and mocktails.
—Jennifer LaMonaca, Walking Bird Farm
Courtesy of Walking Bird Farm
250 S. Mannheim Ave., Egg Harbor City
609.808.4420 | walkingbirdfarm.com
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries hulled(green leafy tops removed)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, until sugar has dissolved and strawberries have softened.
- Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer to remove strawberry solids. Cool and store in a glass jar in the fridge. You will have a bright red sweet liquid.
For a Spring Cocktail (or Mocktail):
- Mix together strawberry simple syrup, lemonade (we are fans of Joe Tea!), lime juice, tequila, and triple sec (or omit alcohol for a just-as-refreshing mocktail). Pour over ice to taste, relax, and enjoy!
