Homemade Fruit Syrup Recipes

DIY HOMEMADE FRUIT SYRUPS

Steps:

• Mix corn syrup with jam, preserves or frozen fruit in a small sauce pan.
• If using JAM or PRESERVES: Heat on medium heat until well blended and hot; do NOT boil.
• If using FROZEN FRUIT: Heat on medium heat until well blended; simmer 2 to 3 minutes, until fruit is tender.

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 SYRUP

Steps:

• Mix the water with the two sugars.
• Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in maple flavoring.
• This may form crystals but can be reheated.
• Does not need to be refrigerated.

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.

HOMEMADE FRUIT COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In heavy saucepan, heat sugar, water, lime juice and basil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; discard basil sprig.
• In large glass bowl, mix nectarines, peaches, cherries and pineapple. Pour sugar syrup over fruit; stir to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

CREPES WITH HOMEMADE FRUIT SYRUP

Steps:

• 1. Put the blackberries, sugar, and 1 ounce of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the mixture has reached a syrupy consistency, about 10 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, sift the flour and salt into a medium mixing bowl.
• 3. Whisk the beaten eggs and milk together and pour them into the flour mixture.
• 4. Whisk in the melted butter, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
• 5. Place a nonstick pan over medium heat. Melt the pat of butter, then pour in enough batter to cover the surface of the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
• 6. Fold the crepe in half, pour syrup over, and serve.

PANCAKE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring. Refrigerate leftovers.