Tag: syrup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or triple berry)
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the berries, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir frequently, and bring to a low boil.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
3. Slowly stir the cornstarch into the blueberries, taking care not to crush the blueberries.
4. Simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and gently stir in vanilla.

This leaves the berries intact but if you want a smoother syrup you can blend it after you finish.

A family favorite that we call strueberry is made with ½ strawberries and ½ blueberries.