Heart-Healthy Homemade Berry Syrup
Transform your breakfast and dessert game with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Berry Syrup, a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional syrups. Made with fresh mixed berries like vibrant strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, this recipe is naturally sweetened with honey and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice. The quick 15-minute process involves a gentle simmer and the magic of a cornstarch slurry to achieve the perfect velvety consistency. Free of refined sugars and brimming with antioxidants, this berry syrup is an irresistible topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or even ice cream. Whip up a batch and savor the goodness of homemade flavor, knowing that it’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Rinse the berries thoroughly under cold water and drain well. If using strawberries, hull them and cut into quarters.
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh mixed berries, honey, fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for about 5 minutes until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry.
Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the berry mixture, increasing the heat to medium. Stir continuously until the syrup thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. For a smoother texture, you may blend the syrup using an immersion blender or let it cool a bit more and blend in a regular blender until smooth.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it into a clean, airtight container.
Refrigerate and use within one week. Enjoy your heart-healthy homemade berry syrup over your favorite breakfasts or desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*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.
