Strawberry Balm Syrup

1. 1

   Wash and hull the strawberries, place in a bowl, and crush with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher.

2. 2

   Line a medium bowl with cheesecloth, pour the crushed strawberries and their juice into the cloth, then gather up the corners and squeeze until all the juice has been extracted.

3. 3

   Weigh the juice, then combine it with an equal amount of sugar and the lemon balm in a non-aluminium saucepan.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and boil it for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat, skim any foam from the top, and let cool.

6. 6

   Discard the lemon balm before bottling.

7. 7

   Store in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.