Description
A chunky Korean syrup made from fresh strawberries and sugar, perfect for drinks, ice cream, and yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh strawberries (organic recommended)
- 500g white sugar
- Sterilized glass jar
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.
- Slice or quarter the strawberries and place them in a bowl.
- Layer the strawberries and sugar in the jar, ending with sugar on top.
- Seal the jar and shake gently to coat the fruit.
- Let the jar sit on the counter for a day, then move to the fridge for a couple of weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Watch as the strawberries shrink and syrup fills the jar. Enjoy!
Notes
The strawberries can be used after making the cheong; they’re delicious on their own or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg