Strawberry Syrup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long can homemade strawberry syrup last? ›

When stored in an airtight container such as a glass mason jar, this homemade syrup can last for up to 1 week. If needed, it can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze, allow the syrup to cool completely then transfer to a freezer-safe container or pour into an ice cube tray and freeze in small cubes.

A change in consistency, such as unusual thickness or thinness, can also indicate spoilage. The growth of mold, a sour or off-putting smell, or a change in taste can all mean that the syrup has gone bad and should not be consumed.

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued, but here are some other options that might work for you.

According to Camper English of Alcademics, the shelf life of simple syrup can be lengthened two ways: upping the ratio of sugar to water, or adding neutral spirit. The difference is surprising. Simple syrup (1:1 ratio of sugar to water) will only stay good for about a month.

So does syrup ever go bad? The short answer is technically no, syrup does not expire and you can keep an unopened container of the stuff on your shelf indefinitely. That's due to the high sugar content of pure maple syrup, according to the experts at Ben's Sugar Shack, which produces syrup in New Hampshire.

A traditional syrup has a 1-to-1 ratio and will last for about a month with basic refrigeration. However, if you make a rich syrup by increasing the sugar to water ratio to 2-to-1, you can increase this time frame significantly. It can be expected to last for about six months in the fridge.

Under a section marked “inventory updates,” the memo details that “raspberry syrup will be discontinued by the end of March to make room for new innovations, like developing new syrup flavors.” We reached out to Starbucks for comment on the menu change and a spokesperson confirmed the news.

Don't worry, we still have all your favorite syrup flavors.

Jam is made from mashed fruit. Jelly is made from just the juice of the fruit. Sauce is made from mashed fruit but uses less pectin than jam and is less jelled. Syrup is made from either mashed fruit or just the juice of the fruit, but uses even less pectin than sauce so it is slightly jelled and pourable.

Any sugar crystals remaining in the syrup can cause others to crystallize. Adding a little corn syrup or an acid such as citrus juice will help to prevent this.

What is the best preservative for simple syrup? ›

Citric Acid is the recommended acid for use with the Sodium Benzoate. However, most other approved food acids such as phosphoric, tartaric and Malic acids will suffice. Simple syrup can be preserved for months by adding 1 ounce of sodium benzoate with ¼ ounce of citric acid, per gallon of simple syrup.

Unflavored syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. However, flavored syrups (especially fruit-flavored) should be used within 2 weeks of when they're made. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any airtight container with a good lid will work great.

Storing Syrups

In order to store syrups at room temperature, they must be processed in a boiling-water canner. Label and date sealed jars, and store in a cool, dry, dark place. Properly canned syrup stored in a cool, dry place will retain a high quality for at least one year.

How to Store Date Syrup. Once you have strained and reduced your syrup to your desired consistency, it is important to store it in a glass jar with a lid and keep it refrigerated. It is best used within three weeks. Once you have tried this delicious, sweet syrup you will be sure to enjoy it in a number of ways.

Maple Syrup unopened will keep for a long time. Glass keeps the best; we have a bottle over 50 years old on our shelf that is still good. Plastic we normally recommend not keeping for more than 18 months to 2 years and tin should be stored no longer than 6 months.