[header] How to make strawberry syrup [title] Heat the sugar and water on the stove over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan. [step] Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water and 1 cup (225 grams) of sugar. Place the saucepan on the stove, and turn the heat up to medium. 
Don't get impatient and turn the heat to high. If you heat the sugar water too fast, the sugar will caramelize.