Scandanavian Berry Syrup Recipes

HOMEMADE BERRY SYRUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then mash and stir with a potato masher while boiling for 2 minutes, or until the berries are soft and plump.
• If you don't like seeds or chunks in your syrup, strain the syrup through cheesecloth to remove the seeds then return to a clean saucepan.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water and stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved, then stir into the berry mixture along with the lemon juice and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
• Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or ice cream. Enjoy!

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.

BERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring berries, sugar, and the water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; boil 1 minute. Strain through a fine sieve into a small bowl, pressing to extract liquid; discard pulp. Stir in liqueur, if using. Let cool completely.

SWEDISH LINGONBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain berries, wash and pick out any leaves.
• Place berries in saucepan; add water and heat to boiling.
• Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Place saucepan in cold water; stir sauce for 1-2 minutes.
• Serve warm if using for pancakes, chill if serving with meat.

BERRY SAFT

Steps:

• Bring blackberries and water to a boil in a large pot until blackberries are softened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and mash berries using a potato masher.n
• Line a sieve with cheese cloth; place over a large pot. Pour mashed berries through cheese cloth-line sieve; let sit until all liquid has drained through cheese cloth, about 30 minutes. Stir 1 pound sugar per 1/2 gallon of drained blackberry juice.n
• Bring blackberry juice and sugar to a boil in a pot; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Skim off any residue accumulated on top.n
• Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack hot saft into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings. Store in refrigerator.n

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.