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Strawberry-Ginger Syrup





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Makes 1 1/2 cups

Pour this spiced syrup over pancakes or ice cream, or stir it into lemonade. Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes.

 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
 1/4 cup honey
 1/4 cup sugar
 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 2 teaspoons minced ginger
 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Step 1
1

Use a potato masher to coarsely crush the berries in a medium bowl. Pour mashed berries into a 2- to 3-quart pan and set over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients.

Step 2
2

Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, until the berries cook down to a purée and turn bright red, about 20 minutes.

Step 3
3

Pour mixture through a fine strainer and press any solids to extract all the juices; you should have about 1 1/2 cups (if the mixture is too thick, thin with water). Serve syrup warm or at room temperature.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1-tablespoon serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories31
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.7g3%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 0.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.