This simple berry syrup recipe is one you'll want to repeat again and again. It's so sweet, flavorful, and fresh, a perfect summer topping for your pancakes.
Frozen berry syrup
I love fluffy pancakes, I order them often when we go out to eat or I make them at home. Of course, maple syrup gets a little old and boring after a while. But, fruit syrups- those never get boring. There are so many different combinations and all of them have their own perks.
I love frozen fruit syrups because it means I can have minimal prep. The berries are there, ready, and just need to be tossed in a pot. Fresh berries require some washing, cutting, and that means added time and effort (ad more dirty dishes!)
Berry syrup ingredients
- Frozen berries
- Sugar
- Water
- Cinnamon
- Cornstarch
What you’ll need to make this recipe
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- Saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Tips for making easy syrup
If you don't want any berry chunks in this syrup recipe, you can run it through a strainer before adding the cornstarch slurry. Just run it through a strainer, remove and toss the chunks, and pour the juice back into the pot and continue as directed.
The longer you let the syrup cool the thicker it gets, but it's a good syrup consistency within a few minutes. If you want it to thicken faster, I've been known to flash freeze it for a few minutes while I prepare my pancakes haha.
FAQ's about Berry Syrup
This syrup can last up to a week in the fridge if you keep it properly stored and sealed int he fridge. An airtight continaer works best, but I love the ease of using a mason jar because it's sealed and easy to pour or scoop from.
Absolutely. If you'd like to swap out the sugar for honey, it works pretty great! It changes the flavor a little, but in a good way.
Besides pancakes and waffles, other great ideas include pouring it over your favorite vanilla ice cream. YUM!
How to make simple berry syrup
To make this simple syrup, simply place all of the ingredients (except for the cornstarch slurry ingredients) into a saucepan over medium high heat.
Heat until bubbling, mash, and then strain if desired.
Add in the cornstarch slurry and stir.
Remove from heat and let cool before topping your pancakes.
Check out these other tasty recipes!
- Bread Machine Bagels
- Mixed Berry Cobbler
- Easy Fluffy Pancakes
- Peanut Butter Jelly Muffins
- Apple Pie Bites
- Banana Bread with Strawberries
- Neapolitan Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
- Unicorn Twist Bread
Simple Berry Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup frozen mixed berries (or fresh and chopped)
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cornstrach slurry
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 teaspoon water
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium/high heat, all your berries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Heat until bubbling, stirring occasionally.
- When the berries are soft enough, mash them with a fork or potato masher while in the pot and return to the heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water for a cornstarch slurry. Add to pot.
- Stir until well mixed and then remove from heat. Let cool, it will thicken as it cools.
- Serve over your favorite pancakes and waffles.
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