Strawberry Top Cordial
1 hour
serves 20
serves 20
Turn strawberry tops into a fragrant homemade cordial. Zero waste, all flavour.
Very Easy
Ingredients
500 g strawberry tops
1.5 litres water (6 cups)
200 g sugar (1 cup)
500 g strawberry tops
1.5 litres water (6 cups)
200 g sugar (1 cup)
Method
Add the strawberry tops and water to a large saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for around 30 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.
Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the strawberry tops.
Add the sugar and simmer for a further 15–20 minutes. Remove any impurities with a spoon.
You should be left with approximately 400 ml of cordial.
For a thicker, more syrupy consistency, continue reducing a little longer if desired.
Add the strawberry tops and water to a large saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for around 30 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.
Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the strawberry tops.
Add the sugar and simmer for a further 15–20 minutes. Remove any impurities with a spoon.
You should be left with approximately 400 ml of cordial.
For a thicker, more syrupy consistency, continue reducing a little longer if desired.