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In the gardening world, we try to use every bit of the fruits and vegetables we can. For this recipe, I am going to show you how to make homemade strawberry syrup using the tops since strawberry season is here! Most of the time people throw them right into the trash. However, there is so much goodness in those strawberry tops.

Here's how I make this amazing strawberry simple syrup recipe!

This recipe makes a huge bottle full. I like to use this syrup on my homemade waffles and my Dutch Baby Pancakes.

I also make a lot of Non-alcoholic drinks during this summer, and this strawberry syrup will come in handy!

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SYRUP

Begin by taking the tops and placing them in a stockpot. Pour enough water to cover and turn the heat up until it reaches a boil.

I added 4 cups of the tops off of fresh strawberries, 3 cups of sugar, and 3 cups of water. Let it come to a boil and boil for about 10-12 minutes. Then, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

When it has finished simmering, strain the strawberry tops from the juice using a fine mesh strainer. 

CANNING STRAWBERRY SYRUP

This can be canned like strawberry jam. Grab clean canning jars and lids and place them in a hot water bath until they are fully heated. Once hot, take the jars out carefully and begin spooning the hot syrup into the hot jars. Leave 1/2″ headspace for Weck jars and 1/4″ headspace for Ball jars.

Next, wipe the lids and rims of the jars clean of water. Now, lay the lids on the jar and screw on the band.

Once the lids are on and the hot water bath is ready, gently place the clean canning jars in the pot. Make sure that the jars are covered with water. When the hot water bath has reached a boil, process jars for 10 minutes.

Lift the jars out of the canning bath after about 10 minutes and let them rest on the counter. If using the standard canning lids there will be a popping sound. That sound lets you know it is sealed.

But, if you are like me, you can skip this step if you don't want to can it. Just simply put it into an airtight jar and place it in the refrigerator. It will last about 3 weeks in the fridge. You can also freeze this by putting it in a freezer-safe container. It will last 3 months in the freezer.

As I said before, it makes the perfect simple syrup to make delicious drinks with or to use it as topping on ice cream or french toast!

Check out these strawberry drinks you can use this syrup in

• Strawberry Italian Cream Soda
• Copycat Sonic Strawberry Limeade
• Strawberry Mojito Mocktail