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Fresh Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup

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A quick and easy homemade simple syrup combining the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, perfect for refreshing drinks like sparkling water, cocktails, and lemonade.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries and rhubarb under cold water. Hull and halve the strawberries, then chop the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and water. Stir gently to start dissolving the sugar.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, avoiding a hard boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the fruit breaks down and the syrup thickens slightly.
  4. Use the back of a wooden spoon to lightly mash the softened fruit in the pan, keeping it chunky enough to strain easily. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Set a fine mesh strainer over a heatproof bowl or measuring cup. Pour the syrup through, pressing the fruit gently to extract the liquid. Discard or save the solids for another use.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to brighten flavor and help preserve the syrup.
  7. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then transfer to a clean glass jar or bottle. Seal tightly and refrigerate.

Notes

For thicker syrup, simmer longer but watch closely to avoid burning. Use fresh, ripe fruit for best flavor. Reduce sugar slightly or substitute half with honey or maple syrup for a lower sugar version. Store syrup refrigerated for up to two weeks or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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