Fruit Syrup
Elevate your breakfast, desserts, and beverages with this versatile homemade fruit syrup, bursting with the vibrant flavors of your favorite fresh or frozen fruits—think juicy berries, sweet peaches, or tropical mangos! Made with just a handful of pantry staples like granulated sugar, zesty lemon juice, and an optional cornstarch thickener, this simple recipe takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. Customize the texture to your liking, whether you prefer a silky-smooth syrup or a chunkier fruit compote, and strain for a seed-free finish if desired. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, stirring into yogurt, or sweetening iced teas and cocktails, this fruit syrup is a must-have kitchen staple that keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., berries, peaches, or mangos)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the fruit, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to help dissolve the sugar and evenly cook the fruit.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until the fruit breaks down and the juices are released.
If you prefer a smooth syrup, use a blender or an immersion blender to puree the mixture. For a chunkier texture, skip this step.
Optional (for thicker syrup): In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering fruit mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer the syrup for an additional 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve if you desire a thinner, seed-free syrup. Skip this step if you want to keep it textured.
Transfer the syrup to a clean jar or bottle and let it cool completely before sealing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
