Homemade Berry Syrup for Pancakes
Elevate your breakfast game with this luscious homemade berry syrup for pancakes, made with a vibrant blend of mixed berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes and combines fresh fruit, a touch of sugar, zesty lemon juice, and a simple cornstarch slurry to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and silky texture. Whether you prefer it chunky or strain it for a smoother finish, this rich, fruity syrup is the ultimate topping for pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Make a batch ahead of time and enjoy a burst of berry goodness straight from your fridge all week long! This recipe is as versatile as it is irresistible, making it a must-have addition to your breakfast repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the berries start to release their juices, about 3-4 minutes.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the berries to soften and break down. Use the back of a spoon to gently mash the berries if desired for a smoother syrup.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering berry mixture, stirring constantly to prevent clumps.
Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the syrup thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly. For a smoother texture, you can strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional).
Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or French toast, or let it cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*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.
