Try this Korean Strawberry Syrup recipe
Try this Korean Strawberry Syrup recipe is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 20 calories per serving. Recipe by Lee Lem on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 20 min
Cost: $16.95 total, $4.24 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 0.5 cup Erythritol (or preferred zero‑calorie sweetener) (granulated, can adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Water (to help dissolve the sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon Matcha Green Tea Powder (high‑quality culinary grade)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (helps set the jam and adds brightness)
- 0.25 teaspoon Pinch of Salt (enhances flavor)
Instructions
Prepare the strawberries
Rinse the strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, and slice them into ¼‑inch pieces.
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Combine fruit and sweetener
Place the sliced strawberries in the microwave‑safe bowl, add the erythritol and water, then stir to coat the fruit.
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Microwave initial heating
Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then remove and stir. The strawberries should be softened and the sweetener mostly dissolved.
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Temperature: ~100°C (steam hot)
Add matcha and lemon
Sprinkle the matcha powder and lemon juice over the warm strawberry mixture, then whisk until fully incorporated and the jam turns a uniform pink‑green hue.
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Final microwave burst
Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for an additional 1 minute. This helps the jam set and the flavors meld.
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Temperature: ~95°C
Cool and store
Let the jam cool to room temperature, then transfer to a clean glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 20
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 0g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten‑Free, Keto‑Friendly, Low‑Calorie
Last updated: April 20, 2026






