Strawberries in syrup

6 servings

40 minutes

Strawberries in syrup are a refined combination of sweetness, freshness, and tenderness. This dessert comes from Europe, where exquisite syrups were part of the gastronomic culture. Ripe strawberries enveloped in thick aromatic syrup with a hint of thyme become a true delight. The syrup cooked to perfect consistency makes the berries juicy and rich, creating a harmony of flavors—a balance between sugary sweetness and the natural tartness of strawberries. This dessert pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream, panna cotta, or simple sponge cake, adding festive elegance to them. The ease of preparation and noble taste make strawberries in syrup a wonderful choice for special moments or just to treat yourself to something exquisite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 234
• Proteins: 0.7g
• Fats: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 56.2g

Ingredients

• Strawberry: 500 g
• Sugar: 300 g
• Water: 400 ml
• Thyme: 1 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Pour sugar into a saucepan, add water, and add a sprig of thyme.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 300 g
   • Water: 400 ml
   • Thyme: 1 sprig

3. Place the saucepan on the heat, bring to a boil, and reduce the syrup by half over low heat. Make sure the syrup does not turn into caramel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 300 g
   • Water: 400 ml

4. Remove the thyme sprig from the syrup: it is no longer needed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Thyme: 1 sprig

5. Pour syrup over the strawberries so that the berries are completely covered.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 500 g

6. Serve strawberries in syrup with any dessert that lacks flair, such as regular vanilla ice cream.