Strawberries that start lining up in stores in winter and reach the season in spring. At this time of year, it's smaller and cheaper, and you can easily enjoy making jams and syrups.


Here is a recipe for strawberry syrup that can be used as a topping for drinks and sweets. Once you taste the bright ruby color and the tightly concentrated strawberry flavor, it is so delicious that you will not be satisfied with the commercially available "strawberry flavor", so please try it!

Instant in the microwave

For those who want to eat immediately after making it, the cooking method using a microwave oven is recommended. The fruits are also delicious like compotes, so you can eat them whole (referring to Yamasa's official recipe).

【material】

・ 1 pack of strawberries (approx. 300g (10.58oz))
・ Sugar 100g (3.53oz)
・ 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

* Adjust the sugar according to the amount of strawberries.

[How to make]
1. 1. Rinse the strawberries quickly to remove the calyx and wipe off the water. Cut small ones in half lengthwise and large ones in four equal parts.
2. Put strawberries and sugar in a heat-resistant bowl, mix well and leave for about 15 minutes.


3. 3. When the water comes out of the strawberries, sprinkle in the lemon juice, wrap it gently, and heat it in the microwave (600W) for 5 minutes.


Four. Let it cool in a bowl to remove the rough heat, transfer it to a clean sealed container and store it for about 10 days.

Carefully with rock candy

How to make a general syrup using fruits. You can carefully extract the extract with rock candy and store it for a long time.

【material】

・ Strawberries (small grains) Appropriate amount ・ Rock candy Same amount as strawberries

[How to make]
1. 1. Wash the strawberries, remove the calyx, and wipe off the water.
2. Alternately put strawberries and rock candy in a clean, wide-mouthed bottle that has been sterilized by boiling.


3. 3. Close the lid tightly, shake the bottle once a day, and when the rock candy has melted for about a week, it's ready to eat. The fruits can be taken out and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.


Syrup can be used as a drink by dividing it with carbonated water or milk, or as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or panques. I personally prefer it to jam because I can enjoy the light and slightly sour taste. If the temperature is high, it is recommended to put it on shaved ice!