Strawberry Syrup

Description

Fresh ruby red strawberries give your taste buds a treat. The juice is sweet and tantalizing. Even the aroma of fresh berries excites the palate and prepares the way for a great adventure in eating. Try this recipe as you partake of a fruit that is luscious, beautiful in color, and heavenly in any menu plan. Enjoy!

• Contributed by ©Arleen M. Kaptur March 2002, Author of books and articles on living a simple, rustic lifestyle - and getting the most from each and every day. Excerpt from strawberry/chocolate Recipes by Arleen M. Kaptur
• Arleen Kaptur may be contacted at http://www.arleenssite.com akaptur@centurytel.net
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Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups mashed fresh strawberries, that have been washed, hulled and sliced

Directions

1. In a pan, bring sugar and water to a boil.
2. Slowly add the mashed strawberries, return to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes.
4. Syrup can be refrigerated.
5. However you serve strawberries celebrate their color, and flavor to bring added excitement to any meal menu.
6. For pancakes or ice cream.