Fruit Syrup Recipes

BASIC RECIPE FOR FRESH FRUIT SYRUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel, de-stem, or remove seeds from the fruit, as appropriate.
• Place the fruit, water, and sugar into a pot.
• Cook the fruit with the sugar and water, bringing it to a boil and then lowering the heat to simmer.
• Smash the fruit while it is cooking.
• Simmer until the mixture has thickened to a syrupy consistency. This should take about 10 minutes.
• Once the mixture has thickened, you can press it through a strainer to make a thin syrup.
• If you prefer a thicker syrup, process the cooked syrup in a food processor .
• Serve with your favorite breakfast item. Enjoy!

FRUIT SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine juice and sugar in medium sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Let boil for a few minutes (until sugar is completely dissovled).
• Let cool for about 30 minutes.
• Pour into containers (I used an old glass syrup bottle) and store in fridge.

FRUIT SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine fruit and syrup in a small bowl. If using berries, press them with the back of a spoon until they just start to break apart. For a smoother syrup, press through a sieve.
• Split vanilla bean, if using, and scrape seeds into mixture. Add bean to bowl.
• Transfer mixture to a bottle or another container, cover, and refrigerate. Use within 3 or 4 days. Before serving, the syrup can be warmed in a small saucepan over low heat to desired temperature.

HOMEMADE BERRY SYRUP (FOR PANCAKES!)

Steps:

• Wash, stem, and crush fruit in saucepan.
• Heat to boiling and simmer about 10 minutes.
• Pour hot fruit through colander or strainer to remove seeds, then again through cheesecloth or a jelly bag.
• Discard pulp.
• The yield of juice should be about 5 cups.
• Combine juice with sugar and boil in large saucepan for 1 minute.
• Skim off foam.
• it is ready to serve or to can in 1/2 pint jars.

PASSION FRUIT SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low; simmer until syrup is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)

EASY HOMEMADE BERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Pour frozen berries and 2 cups water into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they have thawed but are not hot. Add sugar and bring to a simmer; cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Mix remaining 1/4 cup water and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add to the berry mixture and cook over medium-low heat to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.