Strawberry Syrup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long can homemade strawberry syrup last? ›

When stored in an airtight container such as a glass mason jar, this homemade syrup can last for up to 1 week. If needed, it can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze, allow the syrup to cool completely then transfer to a freezer-safe container or pour into an ice cube tray and freeze in small cubes.

Bring your sugar level (brix) up to at least 50. That means equal parts sugar and water by weight (not by volume). Add alcohol – 15% or so of alcohol helps work as a preservative environment; the higher the better. (Note alcohol at this level will not sterilize the syrup, merely extend its lifespan.)

HEALTH BENEFITS

It contains high quantities of manganese, potassium, iron and fiber. It is high in phenols (mainly anthocyanins that provide the red colour) and contains antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and heart boosting elements, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for the eye-sight.

Instructions. Combine chilled tea, lemonade and Torani in a tall glass filled with ice and stir well.

Unflavored syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. However, flavored syrups (especially fruit-flavored) should be used within 2 weeks of when they're made. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any airtight container with a good lid will work great.

So does syrup ever go bad? The short answer is technically no, syrup does not expire and you can keep an unopened container of the stuff on your shelf indefinitely. That's due to the high sugar content of pure maple syrup, according to the experts at Ben's Sugar Shack, which produces syrup in New Hampshire.

Citric Acid is the recommended acid for use with the Sodium Benzoate. However, most other approved food acids such as phosphoric, tartaric and Malic acids will suffice. Simple syrup can be preserved for months by adding 1 ounce of sodium benzoate with ¼ ounce of citric acid, per gallon of simple syrup.

Keep your mixture at medium heat when mixing it in a saucepan on the stovetop. It doesn't need to boil. Using distilled water helps crystals from forming, however crystallization still happens if the simple syrup is placed in the fridge or if the 2 parts water to 1 part sweetener ratio isn't followed.

What drinks can be made from strawberry syrup? ›

It can be expected to last for about six months in the fridge. Of course, no recipe or storage method is perfect, and you should still keep an eye out for signs of spoilage whenever you are enjoying your fruit syrup to keep yourself from ingesting anything unpleasant or dangerous to your health.

Like ketchup, we tend to refrigerate open bottles of syrup to keep them fresh but it's unnecessary. Because of the moisture content of syrup, it is immune to the bacteria growth.

Yes. The bottle states it needs to be refrigerated after opening. Q: What are the ingredients?

4 pumps (1oz) is the standard for most drinks but there are several uses for Torani syrups. Each pump is 0.25 ounces.

A traditional syrup has a 1-to-1 ratio and will last for about a month with basic refrigeration. However, if you make a rich syrup by increasing the sugar to water ratio to 2-to-1, you can increase this time frame significantly. It can be expected to last for about six months in the fridge.

How long does strawberry syrup last? This strawberry simple syrup will last about 10-12 days in the fridge. If you want it to last longer, add ½ to 1 oz of vodka to the mix to keep it from spoiling.

Once prepared and cooled, this syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Infused simple syrup: By adding herbs, spices, or fruit you've greatly reduced the shelf life of your simple syrup. Mostly due to the fact that those added fresh ingredients will start to break down. If stored properly, and infused simple syrup will last for 1-2 weeks.