3 Ingredient Homemade Strawberry Syrup

MAKES 1 Pint | ACTIVE TIME 10 Min | TOTAL TIME 15 Min

1/2 pound ripe strawberries, washed and hulled

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

In a medium saucepan combine strawberries and sugar. Smash strawberries and turn heat to medium. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 10 minutes without a cover.

Remove from heat, add vanilla and stir. Enjoy warm on pancakes. Allow to cool to room temperature before using for ice cream and cocktails.

Enjoy!