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Simmer Berry Syrup
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All Fruit, Berry Syrup

Naturally sweetened with only fruit, this syrup lets you enjoy a deliciously sweet breakfast—without the sugar crash.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Berries, MIND Diet
Servings: 12 2 tablespoon
Calories: 28kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup berries fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, blackberries etc
  • 4 dates
  • ½ cup water
  • 1½ teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder, optional. See note.
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Collect berries, dates, and cornstarch.
    Berry Syrup Ingredients
  • Chop 1 cup berries, and 4 dates.
  • Place fruit in a medium sauce pan with ½ cup water.
    Simmer Berry Syrup
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until the fruit is very soft, about 10 minutes.
  • While the fruit is simmering, mix 1½ teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
  • When the fruit is done simmering, turn off the heat and blend in the cornstarch mixture.
    Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Transfer the syrup to a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Add a little water if it's too thick.
    If it's too thin, you can transfer it back to the pan and cook until it thickens up.
  • Serve on pancakes.

Notes

You can omit the cornstarch and simply cook the fruit down.