Strawberry Syrup Canning Recipe

We drink a lot of water, but I'll admit that plain water gets boring. We use this strawberry syrup recipe to add to sparkling water to make Italian sodas or loaded teas. My kids also like to use it for strawberry milk.

This strawberry syrup canning recipe is fairly easy to make with fresh or frozen strawberries. If you're not comfortable canning it, you can also freeze leftovers for later.

For more strawberry canning recipes, check out these posts:

• Strawberry Vanilla Jam Canning Recipe
• Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate Canning Recipe
• Strawberry Pie Filling Canning Recipe
• Low Sugar Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe

This strawberry sauce canning recipe is from my Better Homes and Gardens Complete Canning Guide book. I love this recipe book for unique and safe canning recipes.

Before we start canning strawberry sauce, we need to have the right equipment. I have an entire post devoted to canning supplies for beginners for reference.

If you're new to canning, I recommend printing the recipe below and following it step by step. It also helps to read the recipe and gather your ingredients first before canning strawberry syrup.

The water bath canning method is the most common and effective way to can strawberry syrup. Submerging the filled and sealed jars in boiling water for a specific duration will create a vacuum seal, preserving your syrup for months to come.

Strawberry Syrup Recipe Variations

I added a few cinnamon sticks to my strawberry sauce, and you can also add other flavors to create a unique sauce.

• Add a tablespoon of dried orange peel or dried lemon peel to add some citrus flavor. You can also add orange or lemon juice.
• Add a tablespoon of vanilla extract or make vanilla sugar or add vanilla powder to add with the sugar.
• Add 2-3 cinnamon sticks and let boil with the strawberries. Remove before straining the juice.
• Add some fresh mint for a strawberry mint syrup.

Strawberry Syrup Canning Recipe Storage and Shelf Life

Proper storage is crucial to maintain the quality and flavor of your canned syrup. Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place, such as a pantry or cellar, to protect the syrup from light and temperature fluctuations, which can degrade its taste over time.

When stored correctly, canned strawberry syrup can retain its freshness and flavors for up to a year, ensuring you can relish the taste of summer strawberries throughout the seasons.

If you don't want to be canning strawberry sauce, you can also freeze it. I freeze it in small 4 to 8 ounce containers or even in ice cube trays for smaller amounts.

Troubleshooting Common Canning Issues

Here are some common problems that may arise when canning strawberry syrup:

• If your syrup is too runny, boil it longer to reduce some water. If it's too thick, you can add some water to thin it before canning.
• If your canning jars do not seal, check out this post for reasons for a false seal and how to reprocess canning jars.
• Although this is a low risk canning recipe due to the sugar and acid content, familiarize yourself with these 11 canning mistakes that can kill you.
• Learn how to sterilize canning jars to practice safe canning.

Strawberry Syrup Uses

We use strawberry syrup for drinks for the most part, but we also use it for some food. Here are some strawberry syrup uses to give you ideas on how to use it.

• Drizzle over pancakes or waffles for a delicious alternative to maple syrup. Try it on these sourdough discard pancakes recipe.
• Use it to drizzle over ice cream or cheesecake.
• Swirl the sauce into yogurt or oatmeal.
• Add about a tablespoon per cup of water. We like to make sparkling water in our Soda Stream and flavor it with the syrup then top with whipped cream.
• Use for cocktails and mixed drinks for a natural strawberry flavor.