Strawberry Syrup Recipe (Easy Canning Recipe)

If you love strawberries, making homemade strawberry syrup is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to preserve their flavor.

This syrup is sweet, smooth, and perfect for pancakes, drinks, desserts, and more. It’s also a great way to enjoy fresh strawberries long after the season is over.

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Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Syrup

• Easy beginner-friendly recipe
• Made with simple ingredients
• Perfect for pancakes, drinks, and desserts
• Great way to preserve fresh strawberries
• Tastes better than store-bought syrup

Ingredients for Strawberry Syrup

• 12 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries
• 7 cups of granulated sugar

How to Make Strawberry Syrup

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

Wash, hull, and chop the strawberries.

Blend until smooth.

Step 2: Cook the Syrup

In a large saucepan, combine:

• Blended strawberries
• Sugar

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Step 3: Strain the Syrup

Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp.

Return the strained syrup to the stove if needed to reheat before canning.

How to Can Strawberry Syrup

If you’re new to canning, read my water bath canning for beginners guide before starting.

Step 1: Prepare Jars

Wash jars, lids, and rings and keep them hot.

Step 2: Fill the Jars

• Pour hot syrup into jars
• Leave 1/2 inch headspace
• Wipe rims clean

Step 3: Seal the Jars

Place lids and rings on jars and tighten finger tight.

Step 4: Process in Water Bath

• Place jars in boiling water canner
• Ensure jars are covered by at least 1 inch of water
• Bring to a boil
• Process for 10 minutes

Remove jars and let cool undisturbed. When they have cooled, test the jar seals

Yield and Storage

• Makes about 3 pints
• Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for 1–2 years
• Refrigerate after opening

Important Canning Tips

• Use ripe strawberries for best flavor
• Strain thoroughly for smooth syrup
• Keep jars hot before filling
• Let jars cool completely before checking seals

Ways to Use Strawberry Syrup

Strawberry syrup is incredibly versatile. Try it:

• Drizzled over pancakes, waffles, or French toast
• Mixed into lemonade, iced tea, or soda
• Added to cocktails or milkshakes
• Spoon over ice cream or cheesecake
• Stirred into yogurt or oatmeal

More Syrup & Canning Recipes to Try

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like:

• Blackberry Syrup
• Rhubarb Simple Syrup
• Ginger Simple Syrup
• Rose Hip Syrup
• Lilac Simple Syrup

You can also browse all of my canning recipes here for more ideas.

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