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Strawberry Syrup

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A delicious and simple way to put strawberry tops to use!
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword food scraps, low waste, low waste recipe, plant based basics, scrappy cooking, strawberry recipe, strawberry syrup, vegan basics, zero waste, zero waste cooking, zero waste recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Calories 1247.2
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberry tops
  • 3 cups water
  • 1½ cups sugar

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until slightly thickened and red.
  • Drain the liquid into a bowl, composting the tops.
  • Place the strawberry liquid back into your pot and simmer for another 15 minutes, until thickened to a syrup-like consistency.
  • Bottle when safe to handle and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1247.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 320.9g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 1.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 41.4mg | Potassium: 446.6mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 313.5g | Vitamin A: 34.6IU | Vitamin C: 169.3mg | Calcium: 70.4mg | Iron: 1.3mg