While I use frozen fruit, it’s not a favourite as I don’t always like the consistency once it defrosts. A great way to save fruit for the winter months is by freezing it though, so rather than just saving as is, I’ve made strawberries to freeze in a syrup, so that when they are defrosted, you have a ready made desert to have on yoghurt, as is, on a cheesecake or on ice cream if you’re so inclined.
Add a flavouring of your choice to infuse for a whole flavour sensation.
You can use them later in the summer on ice cream, or eat them as is. Or save them for the festive season to fill up a glass of fizz – or to bring a sweet pleasant surprise to lemonade in the summer. I’m sure you’ll find a way to enjoy the strawberries in flavoured syrup.
- 700g water
- 140g sugar
- Flavouring: cardamom/vanilla etc
- 1 punnet of strawberries
- Add the water and sugar
- Boil Veroma/Speed 1/ 10 mins
- Leave to cool completely
- Fill containers with fresh strawberries and pour the cool syrup over it and add the flavours.
- Place in the freezer, giving it time to naturally defrost when you want to use it.
- Add the water and sugar
- Bring to the boil for 10 mins
- Leave to cool completely
- Fill containers with fresh strawberries and pour the cool syrup over it and add the flavours.
- Place in the freezer, giving it time to naturally defrost when you want to use it.
This sounds delicious! How long would these keep once they’ve been made, but prior to freezing? Would they be ok in the fridge prior to gifting them with instructions to freeze? Thanks
Hi Ruth, I haven’t tried that, but since it’s in a sugar syrup I’d probably say a couple of days assuming the strawberries are fresh.