Preparation

1

Step 1

Wash the strawberries, pat them dry, and cut them into quarters.

2

Step 2

Wash the mint and shake it dry.

3

Step 3

Heat the strawberries with the sugar in a large pot for about 10 minutes, until the berries are soft.

4

Step 4

Add water, mint, and lemon juice, and let everything simmer for 15–20 minutes.

5

Step 5

Then pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

6

Step 6

Pour the syrup into carafes that have been washed with hot water, using a funnel.

7

Step 7

Store in a cool place after opening. If you boil down the syrup, it will keep longer. To do this, seal the glass carafes with a Preserving ring, Glass lid, and Preserving clips. Boil in a water bath at 90° C for 30 minutes.

For the recipe, you'll need:

Ingredients

Portions

4

Food

  • 1.2 kg Strawberries
  • 5.0 Mint stems
  • 1.4 kg Brown sugar
  • 600.0 ml Water
  • 0.5 Lemon juice