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Homemade Strawberry Coffee Syrup Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Coffee Syrup Recipe

5 from 17 reviews

Learn how to make your own delicious Homemade Strawberry Coffee Syrup with this easy recipe. Perfect for adding a fruity twist to your morning coffee or cocktails!

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Strawberries – Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries.
  2. Combine Ingredients – In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Stir to coat the strawberries in sugar.
  3. Simmer the Mixture – Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the syrup thickens, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain the Syrup – Remove from heat, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing the strawberries to extract juice.
  5. Add Vanilla (Optional) – Stir in vanilla extract, if using, then transfer the syrup to a jar or bottle for storage. Let cool before refrigerating.

Notes

Pro Tips:

  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Strain the syrup well for a smooth texture.
  • Simmer longer for a more intense flavor.
  • Involve kids in hulling the strawberries.
  • Store in a fancy jar or bottle.
  • Substitutions & Variations:

    • Use frozen strawberries if fresh are not available.
    • Substitute sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
    • Enhance with lemon juice or cinnamon.

    Make-Ahead Tips:

    • Syrup can be made up to 1 week in advance.
    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Keywords: Strawberry Coffee Syrup, Homemade Syrup, Fruit Syrup, Coffee Flavoring