Delicious and Refreshing Strawberries in Spiced Syrup Recipe

Enjoy the perfect blend of sweetness and spice with this delectable strawberries in spiced syrup recipe. Fresh and plump strawberries are simmered in a fragrant syrup infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Serve these succulent strawberries over vanilla ice cream or as a topping for pancakes. The enticing aroma and vibrant colors of this dish will surely captivate your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh strawberries
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 star anise pods
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut them into halves.
2. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise pods to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and let the syrup simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
5. Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
6. Add the lemon juice and stir well.
7. Strain the syrup to remove the spices.
8. Place the strawberries in a bowl and pour the spiced syrup over them.
9. Gently stir to coat the strawberries with syrup.
10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
11. Serve the strawberries in spiced syrup chilled over vanilla ice cream or as a topping for pancakes.

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