Make strawberry syrup yourself is quite simple and a good idea to enjoy the taste of the no red fruit all year round. Here comes a step by step tutorial for DIY syrup from strawberries and Birch sugar*.
I love strawberries. And I love to go at least 2x per season to the strawberry field. Packed with - of course much more fruit than initially planned - I would love to snack on all of them right away :)
This year I have held back for the first time to make strawberry syrup itself. Conclusion: It is mega delicious and really not complicated.
So you have all year round something of this sweet fruity taste. A dream!
If you're a big strawberry fan like me, you can also make this into a prepare super delicious jam. Or better yet, make strawberry syrup!
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Why you should use birch sugar when making your own strawberry syrup
Take Birch sugar* (Xucker) instead of household sugar. Why? There are many reasons. First and foremost, you save Birch sugar* Calories. It has only half as many and is therefore better for the figure.
Xucker does not attack the teeth and is even said to be able to prevent tooth decay.
Birch sugar* hardly increases the blood sugar level.
But beware: If you have a fructose intolerance, you should rather use table sugar!
What you have to pay attention to when making strawberry syrup yourself
As simple as it is, there are a few things you have to keep in mind. So that it succeeds and nothing goes wrong, here are the most important tips.
1. disinfect the bottles properly
Dirty bottles and screw caps ensure that the juice does not last long. Therefore, you need to disinfect them well. The best and quickest way to do this is in the microwave.
- Wash the bottles thoroughly with hot water. It is best to use a bottle brush for this.
- Dry them with a paper towel or fresh dish towel.
- And now it's off to the microwave. Put 3 bottles each in the microwave and heat them on the highest setting for 1 minute. They should get really hot. This way you can kill all bacteria.
- Put the screw caps in a pot of boiling water. Boil them for at least 3 minutes. Dry them and you can fill the homemade strawberry syrup.
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2. let the syrup boil
Do not fill it too early. It must bubble and bubble. This also has a positive effect on the shelf life.
Stir the syrup with a wooden spoon until all the sugar crystals have dissolved.
Take the pot off the stove and fill the really hot syrup into the bottles with a funnel. Put the lid on and you're done.
3. take only really beautiful fruits
The strawberries are mushy but not bad? Then you should just eat them away quickly to be on the safe side. :)
For the syrup you should take only really nice and ripe fruits. Process them as soon as possible when you get home.
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4. fill without residues
If you don't want any strawberry residue in the bottle at all, then you should use a very fine hair sieve. And line it with a straining cloth that is also very fine-meshed.
What you need now are bottles, a sieve, a bowl and a pot.
Tip: Bottles with swing stoppers are particularly practical! I always take rather small bottles. So you do not have to use up the whole syrup so quickly. If the bottle is namely once opened, you have a maximum of 7 days before the strawberry juice goes bad.
Let's get started right away! :)
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Make strawberry syrup yourself
Ingredients
- 2 kg Strawberries
- 1 L Tap water
- 1 Pkg Citric acid
- 1 kg Birch sugar
Anleitung
- Wash and clean the strawberries. Cut them into small pieces.
- Put the strawberries in a large pot and fill with tap water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Let the strawberries simmer for at least 15 minutes.
- Get a large bowl ready and line a fine sieve with a muslin cloth. Pour the strawberry juice through the sieve and squeeze them really well in the cloth.
- Mix citric acid and birch sugar and add them to the pot. Pour in the strawberry juice. Let the mixture boil and then simmer gently for 5 minutes. Taste the syrup and add more citric acid if necessary.
- Fill the syrup into the prepared bottles with a funnel. Close the bottles and let them cool. Now you are ready to make your own strawberry syrup.
You can spice up the syrup with it. Especially delicious are
- Vanilla pulp
- Lime
- Lemon
- Orange
Once the syrup is ready, mint fits perfectly into the iced water.
If you decide to use vanilla pulp, simply cook the pod with it. Let the mixture rest overnight in the refrigerator. Boil the juice again, then remove the pod and bottle the syrup.
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What homemade strawberry syrup goes with
Simply to everything. Well, at least if it goes according to me. But basically it is of course rather desserts that harmonize wonderfully with strawberries.
Strawberry syrup fits
- to sparkling water or tap water. This transforms boring water into a delicious refreshing drink.
- in alcoholic beverages. Like sparkling wine, prosecco or in cocktails. How about your own cocktail creation?
- to desserts and sweet dishes of all kinds as topping such as pudding, ice cream, semolina porridge, rice pudding, pancakes, waffles and Co.
- in, on and to cakes and pies.
How long can keep DIY strawberry syrup
If you disinfect the bottles well and find the perfect storage place, you can drink the syrup for a year. However, it still tastes wonderful even after 2 years.
When storing the strawberry syrup, make sure that the bottles are stored in a dark and cool place.
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A cellar is perfect. Alternatively, a pantry where it's a little cooler will do. Or a refrigerator, if you have a big one.
Once the bottle is opened, you should use it up within a week and store it in the refrigerator.
Our conclusion
Making your own strawberry syrup is no magic. Pretty quickly the little fruits end up in the bottle and you can enjoy them all year round. Enjoy it!
And good luck!
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