Strawberry Syrup - How to Make Fresh Strawberry Syrup and Strawberry Soda

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/234939/Strawberry-Soda-Syrup/

[@MaZEEZaM]

Thanks for the recipe. Chef John, would it not be beneficial to blend the strawberries before commencing the first cooking step to maximise the surface area which would aid in extracting the strawberry flavour?

[@chopz5881]

John.. i made a grave mistake!!.. i used hot dirty water for my tomato soda.. what did i do wrong!!?😰

[@bretthastings2707]

Ya know you could just twist off the leaves and still have more strawberry rather than just cut out the leaves. That’s what I do.

[@bretthastings2707]

Also is it possible to use powdered stevia instead of sugar?

[@Techprobox]

Do we really have to add sugar? Will it not be sweet without sugar? Actually background of my question is that I am trying to quit soft drinks and looking for alternatives which are least sugary yet delicious.

[@funniestfruit]

Don't throw away the strawberry pulp! You can combine it with a cup of sugar and the juice of half a lemon to make some strawberry jam! While some of the flavor has left the strawberries, a bit of sugar goes a long way into rejuvenating that flavor. It won't be the prettiest jam or the best in texture, but definitely works as a spread!

[@wowtv101]

WOW !!! Thank You 😁

[@noname-codm4590]

Also, if anyone plans to make this for their cravings only. Don’t boil the fruit and use the korean way instead, this is because the heat destroys vitamins in the fruits. Its okay tho if you just want the taste of the fruit.

[@shelby1586]

I'm going to ask my mom to try it

[@SomePotato]

@@noname-codm4590 What is the Korean way?

[@noname-codm4590]

@@SomePotato its called, “cheong”

[@puwurin]

"What would you ladies like?" "I'll get the orange soda." "I'll get the strawberry soda." *dramatic face*

[@midnightmoth1]

I came here just for dat lol

[@chickenfluffypants]

*Give both the same drink just color one orange.*

[@catb444]

I love your personality! It makes the video feel like I'm there with you and we're just friends.

[@taahasiddiqui1071]

Wow he doesn't even know you and he is already in the friend zone.

[@PBJPRODUCTIONSTUDIOS]

Hahahahah gold comment right there lol

[@salmanhashimivlogs7942]

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[@ishwindersinghwalia6769]

Cat B just friends lol

[@marvinlinardi]

i dont get why she would put the "just" there maybe its with females and their hidden desire to put everyone in the friendzone

[@GG-ux8ii]

my wooden spoon is freakishly normal what do I do

[@lunegif]

oh no!

[@longnaliu1234]

Sand it until it's small, so you can show off it.

[@nocsu8827]

put some cayenne on it

[@fnhs90]

throw it out

[@arthas640]

throw it out WITH your ass!

[@looow]

What else are you gonna do with five minutes? "Please don't answer that" OH MY GOD CHEF JOHN

[@k4ze7]

Can I spend 5 minutes with you?

[@ManoloRibera070]

Shelly Ⓥ 5 minutes is all i need

[@aletheminnow7952]

Josuke Higashikata wtf jojo

[@depreciatednull]

ale the minnow ikr

[@kristyloh2014]

Shelly Ⓥ make soda

[@LeviAndersen]

what an entertainer that narrator is!

[@kimberlynguyen124]

"...of course you got five minutes, what else are you gonna do?" *in subtitle thing* "please don't answer that" HAHAHAHAGHAJ LOOOOOL

[@curiousdilettante396]

He also mentioned something about "jerking." What do you do? I'm a soda jerk. What do you do? I'm just a regular jerk. And while waiting for the syrup to cool, you....

[@kitari3655]

Strawberry surp. Never change, Chef John.

[@wsa18]

You can always come to chef John for a chuckle, and a chuckle is always good

[@altnerdpodcast]

Chef John, my lady and I discovered you today while searching how to make Falafel, been watching your vids all day now, they're just amazing.

[@tappakeggaday1]

one bit of bad advice there was discard the the actual strawberries... put them in a blender with some sugar then spread them out on a fruit roll up tray and make fruit roll ups out of them in the dehydrator

[@SanaSamaha]

Good idea!

[@jayyyzeee6409]

Yeah, but they're completely macerated so there's not much stawberryness left.

[@rz9297]

STRAWBERRY GELLEE like his peach gellee!

[@BigAssholeBig]

tappakeggaday1 but will it blend?

[@stevewittwer7444]

Jayyy Zeee usw them as a mixer

[@ChestersonJack]

Love this! I’m making heart shaped boba-pearls for Valentine’s Day and instead of molasses or brown sugar to sweeten them, I’ll use this! They’ll be pink and wonderful

[@tracyherwig8334]

Chef John, firstly, thank you for a show that's ALWAYS funny, intelligent, delicious and empowering! I feel like I could make anything for anyone if you just did a video about it first! How long does the syrup last in the fridge? I know the sugar content would prolly be a hindrance but is it at all possible to freeze leftover syrup?

[@SickestZombie]

i made this a couple months ago. at first it was pretty bitter. but once it cooled and rested it was amazing!! my family loved it. it was so good on vanilla ice cream!

[@rkmugen]

I made this some time back, i think, like back in late May-early June, it was amazing! If you happen to love those Pepperidge Farm Verona cookies (the cookies with strawberry jam spread in the center of each cookie), the jam from that brand of cookie is exactly what my attempt at making strawberry soda tasted like. I don't know about anyone else here, but I loved it!

[@johnchurch5928]

Awesome! Just tried to make this and it worked perfectly. I've never had fresh strawberry soda like this! Thank you!!

[@garden_geek]

Chef John, I absolutely love your sense of humor. Your silly quips always have me cracking up. I’m using this strawberry syrup to flavor my kombucha in second fermentation. Thanks for another fantastic recipe!

[@reilea9977]

I just love the way this guy talks. I wished the teachers I had in school talked like him.

[@tens7238]

"...I'm just a regular jerk." Lol

[@bobbybabinski8019]

my fave. its so me

[@nun-yahbidness2767]

hello10s84 me too

[@fraser8402]

I did, I have had a really bad week and you really did make me smile. Thanks

[@llamalexa]

I ALWAYS show off my freakishly small spoon

[@Kihidokid]

OMG YOUR CHEEKS ARE SO CUTE

[@alexisgeovann]

quality comment

[@aboutmills7624]

Alexa Fernandez them cheeks 😍

[@jayyyzeee6409]

There is no spoon.

[@hedgehatchet3578]

I never thought I would see people thirsting over _Cheeks_.

[@jazzydork88]

couple of years back I made fresh strawberry jam after going strawberry picking. I did what Chef john did but I also added in a squirt of lemon and it just makes it even better!

[@vladmircrayola]

The restaurant I work at has a soda fountain. I actually used to be a fountain jerk, but now I work as a cook in the kitchen.

[@Ramsez]

I hope you get back on your feet and behind that fountain.

[@Dominikmj]

Really? Soda jerks operated about 70 years ago. Today’s soda fountains are not the soda fountains which were done then- and today’s sodas are also not the same you have had then!

[@UniversalSoldierv32]

who dislikes your videos..i mean seriously come on your videos are amazing and every time i watch it makes my mouth water haha

[@stealthwolf1]

Add cream to make an Italian cream soda

[@hibra5016]

How is that italian?

[@coltenmeyer2775]

Cause hes bruce wayne

[@clayguy1]

hi bra Well if you put your glass on a photo of Rome.. it would make you think of Italy..

[@Ellevart]

+Bruce Wayne Your all gonna to wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us.

[@MycoMafia]

Do the cream sodas come in black ?

[@Its-Arcee]

This came out delicious. A family reunion memory everyone is going to enjoy Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

[@SouloftheWolfGod]

"What do you do?" "I'm a soda jerk. What do you do?" "I'm just a regular jerk" Omg, hahaha

[@JapaneseAnimalover]

My 20 or so strawberry bushes are just starting to make strawberries, cant wait till they ripen so I can make this and some jam. Some are just finishing flowering and some are just about to make ripe strawberries so I have like a month of just strawberry heaven on my hands shortly.

[@AkwardAznPenguin]

"Just pour in some fresh water" damn, I was gonna use my toilet water :(

[@taahasiddiqui1071]

That is fresh, proceed. You are fine.

[@iKillOrDieTryN]

sadly we shit and piss in clean water that if it came out of a sink it could be drunk. but for what ever reason we put clean fresh water in our toilets. why we don't use dirty water that has tons of chemicals to make it smell and look clean i don't know......

[@svenczyborra]

iKillOrDieTryN we would have to install another pipe and regulations And there are children who may or may not drink from the toilet of no is around

[@SanaSamaha]

There are grey water systems that recycle water for flushing the toilet.

[@andrewgonzales6177]

I was going to use saltwater

[@bobbybabinski8019]

just a regular jerk and we already make are own strawberry soda with our own strawberries and humbly buy some soda to put in it, TASTES GREAT! I will make it this year.

[@patriciavincent5076]

Wonderful. Can't wait till our luscious strawberry season is here! Thanks Chef John! Happy Easter!

[@OTL508]

Love watching Chef John's vids, WAAAYY better than food network

[@louschwick7301]

i'm in love with the idea of homemade soda - if only i could get my hands on some club soda - oh, the things i'd do, the things i'd do vanilla, mango, star anise, caramel, soy sauce, ginger - the possibilities are endless!

[@bobbybabinski8019]

almost as funny as John. but you are the Yoda of your soda, mix responsibly you will. soy sauce is a real stretch blleeecccch, cough

[@yesmansam6686]

Anise soda, I've been blind to the possibilities.

[@RiffraffDC]

Part of what makes your videos so pleasant to watch is your voice! Great tip, and thank you for it!

[@andyzhang7890]

Omg I love the way you narrate

[@jmelb4650]

hey, i made this syrup in a smaller batch, and i have to say it tastes great. i didnt have any soda water, so i tryed it with just water and i love it. thank you :)

[@thethroning]

Why am I watching this in the middle of winter?

[@warlordera5409]

Good food shouldn't have seasonal restrictions!

[@carolchurch3727]

ThePickleChip ' lol u can make it in winter

[@tavrosnitram1529]

Some bags of frozen fruit show you how to thaw said fruit

[@misosupe]

THe rEAsoN YOu ArE wATCHINg iN thE wINTer is bECAusE YOU caN MaKE ShavE ICe wiTH SnoW aNd aDd ThE sYruP

[@HungarianPrincess13]

I love to make a strawberry lemonade but add those strawberries you used to make the syrup it is wonderful also instead of using water to make the lemonade use club soda it is fizzy yummy and refreshing

[@Brynjar1]

not cayenne/10

[@Imadurazno]

miltonw One time he put cayenne in his gatorade recipe. I was like 😳

[@dominicdit]

the only reason I came here was to check if he put cayenne in this after I saw him put it in gatorade haha

[@adeleandabiane]

Dominic Ditaranto Literally same

[@Jo0o0odie1995]

I have always wondered how they made this syrup, I totally thought it was hard. But Thanks to you its way easier than I thought. THANK YOU AGAIN !!

[@briankathy2580]

Why discard / waist the pulp? Strawberries (including the seeds) provide good sores of natural fiber. Try blending the pulp with natural yogurt and then flavor to taste with some of this yummy syrup.

[@Jeffrey_Wong]

Brian Kathy Maybe he meant to just not put them in the syrup? I agree though, those strawberries would still be useful for other things. I'd put them in my oatmeal with dried fruit because that would just be amazing.

[@him_shift111]

Jeffrey Wong Probably not a good idea to eat strawberry "pulp" since after using it for the syrup, it becomes either flavorless or really sour, and it doesn't keep much of it's strawberry flavor.

[@7777Scion]

Brian Kathy because this is yummy strawberry soda - don't harsh this recipe!

[@briankathy2580]

7777Scion This video shows you how to make strawberry SYRUP that CAN be used to make strawberry soda. It’s a fantastic simple recipe to follow and no one is trying to “harsh” that fact, or change the recipe. What you seem to be overlooking, is that this recipe is for simple CLEAR strawberry syrup, which has so many other uses. Think cocktails with or without liquor, beer or hard cider. Think soft drinks such as milk shakes with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream or deserts such as sponges, cakes, creams, sauce, ice cream and sorbet; think breakfast such as yogurt and pancakes… in essence the list of uses for this syrup is endless. However, the implied question in my post was simply; why “discard” the pulp when it can be used as a great source of natural fiber in other recipes? Or put another way; IMHO it’s a natural, good for you, healthy, fibrous bulking agent, which can and will make a number of other dishes go a lot further at no extra cost, so why throw it away?

[@jijipoid]

Brian Kathy well for the record he did say you COULD use the strawberries themselves in it by mushing them up i think through the siv but it would make the strawberry syrup cloudy .. and your soda kind of pulpy probably..if you are fine with that.. that's fine.. flavor wise shouldn't be too different..

[@islandgal500]

Thanks for the syrup recipe! I always love your recipes for an alternate way to prepare things. I cleaned out my small chest freezer and finally removed all the strawberries, raspberries, and a few (UFO) unidentified fruit objects stored in the bottom area. I thought they were really too far gone since they already had the 'protective ice' around the fruit and not sure which century they were put in there. I was sure they would taste like wallpaper paste. Nope, cooked them in big pot, added the sugars (sugar and/or honey) and added a cornstarch paste (cornstarch in a bit of water). Very tasty and lovely dark color so cooked it well until it thickened and poured into sieve to let drip then poured into Pyrex container with spout to transfer to jars. The last bit with the thick fruit I used a hand blender (or regular blender) to make a smooth thicker mix. I wanted thin and thick syrups for variety from the same batch. It all gets used. Thinner syrup went into 5 jars (250ml or 1 cup jars) for tall iced drinks and the thicker batch can be used for waffles and pancakes. That made 6 (1 cup) jars. The thinner I will use with my carbonated soda (iSi) system but can also be used for pancakes. They are all canning jars so they are cooling and will keep in the freezer. So easy to thaw one jar in fridge and use it up when I get the craving for my recycled fruit.

[@broadwaybound42895]

ooooooooo this would probably taste amazing in some fresh lemonade for Strawberry lemonade or add it to a cocktail

[@taneli2288]

I made this today for my friend as a b-day present... I tasted it and now I want to make more for myself...

[@Strawberrycream100]

I died when he said syrrrrp lmao I miss the Bay Area

[@MrKErocks]

You mean they all say serp?!?

[@gfunkehauser502]

this guy's KZbin is a joy. I don't normally say things like that but apparently now I do

[@Music963]

I didn't throw my strawberries away I let them cool then froze and I add them to my smoothies.

[@neweditionmaterial]

Pleasantly surprised. Used some old strawberries, followed directions. A little tip add the juice from 3 lemons to syrup and wow is it ever amazing. Never tried with club soda just added to water and it was fantastic

[@marlomed2914]

Can you do this with other fruits too???

[@missmary333]

Oh. My. God. Is there any limit to your genius? Didn't even know this was possible. Ahhh-mazing, Chef John! As always!

[@jondoe8111]

can this be used for strawberry milk?

[@cloroxbleach9954]

ya

[@lordboros2959]

Thats what we all came for

[@Jason1975ism]

did wild blackberries, dewberries, and raspberries! strained the seeds away and ended up with a ''surp'' that made vanilla ice cream an AMAZING PURPLE FRUITY WONDERFUL! a few drops in iced tea was incredible! GO BERRY PICKING TODAY!

[@craycrayxd7280]

Instead of using ice cubes freeze some clubsoda/strawberry sauce into cubes. less water flavor

[@ajrwilde14]

Wow that's brilliant.

[@Unknown_User174]

Since I got SodaStream, I can’t wait to make it. Thanks for the tip. Always make sure to wash the Strawberries before you do it.

[@KlaxontheImpailr]

Can you use other kinds of fruit? I like cherry :D

[@cryan5]

Thank you Stalin

[@xXxSno0pDogGxXx]

I made this, and used it to make a starbucks strawberry frappuccino, it was delicious, thanks a lot foodwishes for this great recipe. :)

[@quilime]

will this work for other fruits? For example, could I make a blueberry or raspberry syrup using this technique?

[@chickenfluffypants]

yes i think so. I think it would be better to boil the raspberries and mash them. same ingredients just the fruit is raspberries not strawberries.

[@dithitara]

Chef John, I love your channel and your videos.... whenever I get tired of cooking and making the daily meals, I dive into your channel and it has always brought a smile to my face. The colours n photography in this video is, of course apart from your recipe and demo, are awesome and makes me happy! Thank you :)!

[@chefdevon]

How well does this store? How long does it last at room temp? Fridge? etc

[@shumailashaikh2008]

Devon Roberts how long does it last at room temperature or in the fridge ?

[@noemi3018]

Thank you so very much, I remember drinking this as a little girl decades ago, lol.

[@Amandandoug]

Could you use stevia instead of sugar? Or a stevia baking blend with sugar, stevia and xylitol?

[@monsieurbernoulli8101]

sugar is not only in there to sweeten the syrup but mostly to make it preservable.

[@EncoreDressage656]

I was looking for this recipe literally yesterday.. Chef John, you're a PSYCHIC! Awesome!

[@badwizard12]

could you use honey instead of sugar

[@assiend]

Honey is a little strong? Try agave!

[@johnbradley4749]

"what do you do? I'm a soda jerk. what do you do? I'm just a regular jerk"... never fail to make me chuckle in every video... your the best!

[@babydex]

I'm looking for a different kind of syrup, you have more fun drinking it.

[@luzselenevalenzuelaaguiler7813]

I loveee the way he story tells . Its awesome

[@Zannnnah]

Chef John your so damn naughty!

[@jayyyzeee6409]

You know you like it.

[@imsupremege3709]

@@jayyyzeee6409 😭😂

[@clairebear0713]

This is positively perfect What a gorgeous ruby red color! That's it! he must have used coloring! Ugh *jealous* you've earned an A+ Chef John Congratulations

[@joy397]

Oh my god the cutting of the strawberries with a knife freakishly close to his hand made me nervous

[@hibra5016]

People are too scared these days.

[@abigailpak202]

+hi bra although , the world is getting more violent these days so......yeah

[@MichaelGrandGaming]

+Joy Du Uuuuugh, yes, I hated that part >_< And if you were cut, your blood would blend in with the strawberries. Uuuuuugh!

[@SanaSamaha]

Any decently skilled person wouldn't cut themselves on a paring knife like that. And chef John is a chef!

[@IAmCasualty]

Joy Du parry knifes are typically used for decorative cuts or for doing what John is doing, removing scrap parts from foods and cutting up small fruits and veg, they're small so they're easier to control, if John cut himself with that (unlikely) it would show he has poor knife skills

[@Cook4Fitness]

I'm making this with frozen strawberries today after work. I'm sure it'll be just fine. True fresh berries are impossible to find in Kansas during winter. I'm sure this will be another A+ recipe

[@elixis2847]

did it work frozen?

[@ibnishaharudin4306]

can i use sprite ??? SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME

[@xaznkraziedudex]

You don't have permission to. So, no.

[@ibnishaharudin4306]

pfft. Rude.

[@mammahsgurl]

You can but it would just be strawberry flavored sprite.

[@ibnishaharudin4306]

mammahsgurl THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I think it would taste great as well maybe?

[@mammahsgurl]

I think so! I would totally try it!

[@AM-ze3uz]

I just followed your video and it turned out GREAT. many thanks 👍

[@mergingbutterfly]

I love how this is real strawberry syrup unlike the beet vegetable and die and corn sugar,oil sold in stores we use with milk.

[@shellyca1969]

'I'm just a regular jerk' lol

[@egmorox13]

I made this for my dad for father's day and he loved it and he used it to top his ice cream!

[@monkeybluecheese]

i made strawberry lolipops instead..

[@misterio2468]

just finish it and was incredibly easy and delicious

[@intrepidnick2939]

Incredibly Ugly Strawberries... My new band name :P

[@5050TM]

You are the master of your kitchen, hun, you decide what goes into your dishes. What Chef John does is give us more...guidelines, rather than actual rules : )

[@stealthwolf1]

This video should be age restricted

[@jonathandpg6115]

***** kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4HWgXtnedSqd9Um34s

[@Benswan187]

Gabzo Avro No don't be ridiculious

[@jonathandpg6115]

Was just clarifying

[@Benswan187]

Gabzo Avro I see where you're coming from but really?

[@jonathandpg6115]

lol it's his fault! (the video uploader)

[@grecko3]

Tried making it and absolutly loved it. I also reduced some of it down, mix it with a little bit of white crema di balsamico and used it as a delicious ice cream topping. :)

[@zev007]

Chef John, I started following your videos because of the delicious recipes (obviously) but I have to tell you man, your videos have improved and become so enjoyable to watch, you have a fantastic sense of humor, I love seeing your vids show up in my subscription feed. Why don't you have your own cooking show yet?

[@psygirl26]

can i be in love with your voice?? its freaken relaxing is it or not?

[@josephsaroce4991]

I love the voice flexion, and the wise assing...great cooking

[@dennispatrick7158]

Good afternoon Chef, I have to tell you that I love your videos, recipes and sense of humor. And how you put simplicity back into cooking. From a total disclosure perspective, I must tell you that I am a graduate of the CIA, not the government agency, but the Culinary Institute of America in the early 1970s. After graduating there, which was in 1973, I went into the military - was not a cook....hahahaha. After the Army I went back to college and eventually become a FBI agent which I did for 25 years. I am of course retired now but still bang the pots and pans around. So, again, I wanted to say hello and tell you how much I enjoy your videos. And.....after watching your vids on making lemon and strawberry syrup, would you have one for the BEST summer time drink there is....raspberry?? If not, I will just make one up for me. DP

[@LilNerdy1107]

Oh I can't wait to try making this later this week after I do my grocery shopping. Looks so good!

[@sicolife]

I'm for sure going to try this with wild raspberry

[@goldenboy2904]

I love your videos, i only started watching today and i have watched like 10 already. Seriously please dont ever stop. Your videos rock!

[@dirtysailor49]

i used this stuff to make strawberry lemonade.. awesome stuff!!

[@Tina-gp4rg]

oh you are the best chef ever. This reminds me my childhood thank you so much

[@melissasalasblair5273]

Hello....Heaven Strawberry Italian Soda

[@jickyli]

I like the way Chef John says surp

[@cra3ux2]

I love your attitude and great information

[@ethanibiayo5452]

Thank You So Much, This Is 100% DO Try This At Home, Which Is What I'm Gonna Do, Right Now!

[@Saraha10]

I used iced strawberry I don't know if it's the same taste but it was great! I will try fresh strawberry next time ^^

[@TheAurtherDent]

I went out and got everything. I'm making this tonight and I can't wait. Thanks in advance chef John :)

[@vizzini2510]

I love to drink Nestle's strawberry milk, which I do not believe contains any strawberries. Now I am motivated to make my own strawberry milk with this homemade syrup.

[@KittyTheGoth]

Wow... Did I learn some thing new. I have to try this, cause it looks really delicious. Thanks!

[@Just102Me]

OMG this would go well in a cocktail in the summer at a pool