Homemade Strawberry Milk Syrup

Homemade Strawberry Milk Syrup is delicious, simple and uses fresh or frozen strawberries! This recipe is such a great alternative to the bottled syrup at the stores. 

Homemade Strawberry Milk Syrup

This homemade strawberry milk syrup is not only delicious but is a much healthier option than the bright red flavoring and additives you can get in the stores. Did you know that strawberries aren’t even an ingredient in those bottles? I may not be a total health nut but if I can swap out something my kids love with a much healthier option that isn’t filled with extras I will—especially when it’s so simple!  

How do you make Strawberry Milk from Scratch?

Unlike the syrups and powders this recipe uses what you would expect- strawberries! You can use fresh or frozen strawberries depending on what is in season and the most cost effective. 

How long does Strawberry Syrup last?

 I stored my syrup in a mason jar for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator,  although ours never lasts that long. 

KITCHEN TIP:

You are not going to get that hot pink/red color in your milk as the store bought syrups and powders. There are no artificial red dyes in this homemade strawberry milk syrup so your milk will look pale in comparison.   If your kids are insistent that they want it to be a pink color you can add just a tiny drop of pink food coloring but I personally don’t think it’s necessary. 🙂 

How to make Homemade Strawberry Milk Syrup

1. Wash, hull, and halve your strawberries. 
2. Add your strawberries, honey and water medium size pot and simmer on medium heat.
3. Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken and strawberries start to look dull. 
4. Place a small mesh strainer over a small bowl and strain juice. Push out the remaining juice from the strawberries. You can save the strawberries for toast or ice cream. 🙂 
5. Add 2-3 Tablespoons to ever 1 cup of milk, more if you like your milk sweeter. 

Homemade Strawberry Milk Syrup

Author Katie

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Homemade Strawberry Milk Syrup is delicious, simple and uses fresh or frozen strawberries! This recipe is such a great alternative to the bottled syrup at the stores. 

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Servings 16 ounces

Ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and cut in half fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup water

Instructions

• Bring the ingredients to a simmer on medium heat.
• Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
• You can now use a small mesh strainer and small bowl to push out the remaining juice from the strawberries. You can save the strawberries for toast and such.
• Add 2-3 Tablespoons to every (1) cup of milk, more if you like your milk sweeter.

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This post was originally posted on January 19th, 2016 and has been updated with new pictures and updated instructions on March 20th, 2020.