A Simple Roasted Strawberry Syrup Recipe and Winetail

Imagine a syrup that captures the essence of ripe, juicy strawberries and elevates their natural sweetness by roasting them perfectly with freshly squeezed orange juice and honey. This Roasted Strawberry Syrup is not only an incredible addition to your brunch dishes like Strawberry French Toast, but it also serves as the perfect ingredient for creating show-stopping winetails or for topping scoops of ice cream.

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The inspiration behind this Roasted Strawberry Syrup recipe:

Inspired by the delightful simplicity of the Strawberry Shortcake Orange Blossom Stack recipe I created for California Wines, this winetail recipe is truly delicious.

The spin on this iconic recipe I created for California Wines infuses every mouthwatering layer with a burst of sunny California citrus, delivering a fresh and zesty experience that'll leave you craving more.

What Does Sustainability in Wine Making Mean?

April is 'Down to Earth Month,' and we are celebrating with winetails made with sustainable wine from California. But what does 'sustainability' actually mean?

Sustainability is all about finding ways to make things we need or enjoy, like wine, without causing harm to our planet or using up too many resources. In the case of wine production, it means growing grapes and making wine in a way that's friendly to the environment, fair to the people who work in the vineyards and wineries and makes sure the business can keep going for a long time.

To make wine more sustainable, wineries can do a few things. First, they can use less water and energy when they're growing grapes and making wine. This helps to save precious resources like water and also reduces pollution. Second, they can use natural ways to keep pests away from their grapes instead of using harmful chemicals that can hurt the environment and the people who work there.

Wineries can also care for their workers by providing good working conditions, fair pay, and training opportunities to further their education.

Finally, sustainable wineries need to think about the long-term success of their business. This means they should plan for the future, be smart with their money, and keep improving their sustainability efforts.

Step-by-step How to Make Roasted Strawberry Syrup:

The roasted strawberry syrup that we are making in this blog post is a delicious ingredient in both the cake I shared with you above, and I use it as a topping for my Strawberry French Toast. But, friend it would be a shame not to let you in on my favorite use for this sultry syrup. Making winetails!!

Making Roasted Strawberry Syrup actually couldn't be any easier. It is a natural byproduct of roasting fresh strawberries with orange juice and honey.

As the berries break down from the oven's heat, they will release their juices, creating a truly luscious syrup that you can use on just about anything from French toast to snow cones!

Once you separate the solids from the liquids, you will have quite a few roasted berries on your hands. Below is my absolute favorite way to use them

What is a winetail?

A winetail is a delightful and creative concoction that combines the best of both worlds: wine and cocktails. It's a refreshing and unique beverage made by blending wine with various mixers, fruits, herbs, and sometimes even spirits, resulting in an array of exciting flavors and textures.

Winetails are perfect for those who enjoy experimenting with their drinks and are looking for something new to try. These innovative libations offer a fantastic alternative to traditional cocktails and provide an excellent opportunity to discover and appreciate the versatility of California wine in a whole new way.

Here are a few delicious winetails that you should try next!

I have created and/or photographed more winetails over the past 5 years than I can count! Here are a few of my absolute favorites.

If you’ve given our Roasted Strawberry Syrup and Winetail recipes a try I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe with a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! 

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