Description
A vibrant strawberry simple syrup with a pink peppercorn twist, perfect for pancakes, cocktails, and other uses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 240 mL (1 cup) filtered water
- 5 g (1 tbsp) whole pink peppercorns, for infusion
- 1–2 g (1/2–1 tsp) whole pink peppercorns, for visual finish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the chopped fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, filtered water, and the initial 5 g (1 tablespoon) of whole pink peppercorns. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally.
- Simmer and Soften: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously until the granulated sugar has completely dissolved. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries have softened significantly and released their vibrant red color into the liquid.
- Steep for Infusion: Remove the saucepan from the heat once the strawberries are soft and the liquid is vibrant red. Let the mixture steep for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the pink peppercorns to deeply infuse their subtle floral and peppery notes into the syrup.
- Strain the Syrup: Carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a heatproof bowl to separate the liquid from the solids. Press gently on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid and flavor as possible. Discard the remaining strained strawberry solids and peppercorns.
- Add Visual Finish: Once the strawberry simple syrup is strained and still warm, stir the additional 1-2 g (1/2-1 teaspoon) of whole pink peppercorns into the liquid.
- Cool and Store: Allow the strawberry simple syrup to cool completely to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight bottle or jar. Store the finished syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks. Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and avoid frozen berries. If the mixture looks too thick during simmering, add a tablespoon or two of water to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60 calories
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Pink Peppercorn, Simple Syrup, Cocktail Mixer, Dessert Topping, Easy Recipe, Summer Flavor