Sugar-Free Homemade Berry Syrup
Transform your breakfast and desserts with this luscious Sugar-Free Homemade Berry Syrup, a naturally sweetened alternative bursting with vibrant berry flavors! Made with a mix of fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, this easy-to-make syrup uses a touch of vanilla extract and a splash of lemon juice to enhance its fruity essence. Thickened with cornstarch for the perfect pourable texture, this guilt-free topping is ideal for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream. Ready in just 20 minutes and full of antioxidants, it’s a wholesome, low-calorie way to add a pop of flavor to any dish. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, making it a versatile kitchen staple you'll turn to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Cold water
Instructions
Rinse the berries under cold water and drain well. If using fresh strawberries, hull and quarter them.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, 1/2 cup of water, and lemon juice.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing the berries to break down and release their juices.
Use a wooden spoon or a potato masher to gently mash some of the berries for a thicker consistency, if desired.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth.
Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or storage container, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible for a smooth texture.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before serving or storing. The syrup will thicken further as it cools.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, and gently reheat before use if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 503 mg | 11% | |
*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.
