5-minute Simple Berry Syrup
This 5-minute Simple Berry Syrup adds beautiful color, delicious fruit flavor and a touch of sweetness. Add it to your breakfast or dessert for a sweet berry twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups berries of your choice (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries), fresh or frozen-thawed
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a sauce pan, add all ingredients. Stir and mash berries with fork or potato masher.
- Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Boil 3-5 minutes or until berries begin to break down and mixture begins to thicken.
- Serve immediately or cool and store in refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Notes
If using fresh berries, chop before adding to pot. Fresh berries may extend cooking time.
Ooh! That sounds amazing. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi ! I’m making the syrup as we speak and will be using blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Came across this so easy recipe. I made a Ricotta Cake and will be using the syrup for a most delicious topping.
Hi Lauren! Adding this to sparkling water is a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing.
This is super yummy and really nice in sparkling water. Thanks for the recipe!
This would be amazing with yogurt! Thanks for stopping by.
Looks fab and really easy! Will have to have this with my yoghurts sometime, maybe put some in a glass with ice cubes and milk!
Cornstarch can thicken it. Start with a small amount and add it via a slurry (cold water or juice mixed with the cornstarch). This will help you avoid lumps when you add it to the hot mixture. If you don’t plan to heat the syrup again, cornstarch is what I would use. Regular cornstarch doesn’t do well if you plan to reheat. I hope this helps.
What can you use to thicken. I’ve got blackberry juice. Cornstarch?
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing your experience and I am so happy this recipe helped you.
Used 1/4 cup of raw sugar and and a little less than 1/4 cup of honey. The sugar didn’t overpower the fruit taste as much and it had a lot more depth of flavor. Thank you for the info on how to make a syrup. It gave a great base to start experimenting from.
Just made some!How easy & yummy!
So glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by.
This recipe was so good I made it for my school cooking composition
Yum! This would be delicious on pancakes or strawberry shortcake!
I didn’t realize how easy this would be to make, and it would sure be a wonderful way to take waffles to the next level. I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thanks Natalie!
Thanks Shelah! It’s delicious over pancakes 🙂
Great idea! I love this as an alternative to sugary maple syrup!
I love making syrups like this for crepes, french toasts, and ice cream. Your recipe looks so good. Need to give it a try!
Wow this is so simple! I bet it’s delicious too!
Rachel | The Confused Millennial
Oh my that looks and sounds delicious! And so simple to make too.
Berry syrup are so easy and quick to make. Plus experiment and combine different berries together.
This looks so good. I think I’ll make some and add it to my afternoon smoothies! Thanks for a fun post!
I bet my daughter would love this! She’s crazy about strawberries.
That syrup is a beautiful, vibrant color. It would taste amazing poured over pancakes.