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Strawberry Syrup with Sparkling Water

Use fresh or frozen strawberries to make this flavorful and versatile simple syrup.
Course Sauce
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups (402g) sugar
  • 2 cups (473ml) water for Instant Pot version, reduce water by a half cup
  • To serve: sparkling water and ice

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

  • Add strawberries, water, and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until strawberries are mushy and the liquid is bright red.
  • Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the strawberries and the liquid, but don’t mash the strawberries or you will end up with a cloudy syrup. Reserve the strawberry pulp for other uses.
  • Let the syrup cool, then refrigerate in a jar.

Instant Pot Instructions

  • When cooking in the Instant Pot, reduce the water by half a cup.
  • Add strawberries, water, and sugar into the Instant Pot insert.
  • Place on the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and set to manual pressure / high pressure for 5 minutes. When done, allow for a natural pressure release.
  • Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the strawberries and the liquid, but don’t mash the strawberries or you will end up with a cloudy syrup. Reserve the strawberry pulp for other uses.
  • Let the syrup cool, then refrigerate in a jar.

To Make Strawberry Soda

  • Combine 1 part strawberry syrup and 2 parts sparkling water and pour over ice.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen strawberries. 
  • If using frozen strawberries, use unsweetened strawberries.
  • When cooking in the Instant Pot reduce the water by ½ cup. 
  • You can use less sugar for syrup that isn’t as sweet however the syrup may not get as thick. 
  • The syrup will continue to thicken a bit as it cools. 
  • Serve the syrup warm or cold.
  • Storage - keep in a jar inside the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg