FRESH STRAWBERRY SYRUP

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One summer our garden yielded 80 quarts of strawberries! A good portion of that was preserved as strawberry syrup. We treat ourselves to this sweet, warm mixture over waffles or pancakes. -Heather Biedler, Martinsburg, WV

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash salt
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in strawberries, water and lemon juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thickened and strawberries are tender, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.