Preparation

1

Step 1

Wash the strawberries, pat dry and quarter.

2

Step 2

Wash the mint and shake dry.

3

Step 3

Heat the strawberries in a large pot with the sugar for about 10 minutes until the fruit is 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 sieve into a bowl.

6

Step 6

Pour the syrup into sterilised bottles using a funnel.

7

Step 7

Store in a cool place after opening. If you boil the syrup down, it will last longer. To do this, close the jars with a preserving ring, glass lid and preserving clips. Cook in a 90°C water bath for 30 minutes.

For the recipe, you'll need:

Ingredients

Portions

3

Food

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