Triple Berry Syrup made with frozen berries! The perfect topping for french toast, pancakes, ice cream and more! Low-sugar and packed with antioxidants.
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Is there anything better than a pile of homemade french toast with this triple berry syrup? I don’t think so. Especially during these chilly winter months, a plate of this french toast is a must for lazy weekends.
Since it’s not peak berry season, I’m taking advantage of frozen berries to make this syrup. I rely a lot on frozen fruits and vegetables when texture doesn’t matter; it’s a great way to save money, and more often than not, frozen contains more nutrients than fresh.
Frozen foods don’t continue to ripen once they’re processed; they’re picked and frozen at the peak of ripeness. Think of nutrients in a bell curve; as produce ripens so does the availability of vitamins and antioxidants. As it transitions from perfectly ripe to overly ripe, nutrient availability declines.
Using frozen berries also allows this syrup to be made for pennies compared to using fresh.
What you’ll need
For this simple berry syrup, you’ll need the following ingredients:
2 cups frozen berries; I used a mix of blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
The beauty of this recipe is it comes together quickly using simple ingredients, including frozen berries. However, if you find yourself swimming in fresh berries come summertime, you can use those as well! Fresh blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries or a mix of both will all work well in this recipe.
You can sweeten as little or as much as you want with the maple syrup. When I make this for my kids, I tend to only use a tablespoon or two but when I make this for company then I use all three tablespoons. I suggest adding to taste.
Even with the addition of pure maple syrup in this recipe, it’s a fraction of the amount of added sugar in most syrups.
How to make this homemade berry syrup recipe
Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon and smash any large berries as they cook.
Once the mixture has come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until reduced and thick enough to cover the back of a spoon. The longer you cook this syrup, the thicker it will be without having to use any additional thickeners, like cornstarch or arrowroot starch.
We love this as is but you can also puree the syrup with an immersion blender or regular blender with a splash or two of water for a smooth syrup option.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. As it cools, it will continue to thicken.
What to serve with this syrup recipe
Hands down, my favorite way to enjoy this syrup is with my simple vegan french toast recipe. For a truly decedent treat, try this jammy syrup with mypeanut butter syrupfor a layered peanut butter-and-jelly effect. One, or both, are incredible onpancakes, ice cream, French toast, waffles, or anywhere you would use berries.
If you have any extra sauce, place it in an air-tight jar. It will last up to a week in the refrigerator! For any leftovers, you can stir into yogurt or make banana nice cream and swirl in the syrup after making.
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Nutritional Information
So how does this syrup stack up to traditional breakfast syrup? Each 2 tablespoon syrup contains only 14 calories with 5.5g of sugar. Most other breakfast syrups contain 100 calories per 2 tablespoons with 25g of sugar.
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Triple Berry Syrup
Author:Alex Caspero
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:Makes ~1 1/2 cups
Category:syrup, sauce, breakfast
Method:stove top
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Description
Triple Berry Syrup! The perfect topping for french toast, pancakes, ice cream and more! Low-sugar and packed with antioxidants.
Place the above ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Use a wooden spoon and smash any large berries up a bit.
After the mixture has come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes until it reduces and is thick enough to cover the back of a spoon.
If you are making it for a quick recipe or event, popping it into the fridge for a few days is just fine, as refrigerated syrups generally last a few weeks (though the flavor is at its freshest during that first week).
If cooking your berries into a pie filling, you may need to add additional thickening agents because frozen berries tend to release more liquid than fresh and will lead to a runnier consistency. For best results in your baking, don't defrost the berries before use but instead toss them in flour.
That is the magic of the Miracle Berry. But it's not magic at all; it's science, and very real. The Miracle Berry (aka the Mberry) is a sugar-coated pill that contains the fruit of the Synsepalum dulcificum plant native to West Africa.
Blackcurrants was originally grown in Europe, particularly in France, where it got the Blackcurrants name and reputation as the healthiest of the berries. Thus, the term King of the Berries was established. This reputation quickly spread to other parts of the world, and New Zealand adopted this berry as its own.
Synsepalum dulcificum is a plant in the Sapotaceae family, native to tropical Africa. It is known for its berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods (such as lemons and limes) subsequently consumed to taste sweet. This effect is due to miraculin.
As with any other food item, if not stored properly, the simple syrup will spoil eventually due to bacteria growth or mold. However, if stored correctly in an airtight container in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, your homemade or store-bought simple syrup should last for several months without any issues.
Refrigerating simple syrup extends its shelf life and slows the future growth of bacteria. You can keep it at room temperature, but it will go bad much faster. If you plan use up it up within a few days, it can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise I highly recommend storing it in the fridge or freezer.
Maple syrup is resistant to spoiling because of the high sugar content. It will last indefinitely if stored properly. Problems can occur though. You may see a build-up of crystals on the bottom of the bottle, or you may find a layer of mold on the top.
They're just too precious to cook with all that sugar in the summer. Plus frozen peaches are peeled, pitted, and sliced for me. Almost any fruit dessert or baked good (think: muffins and scones) can be made with frozen fruit too!
Contrary to popular belief, you can refreeze thawed frozen blueberries, but it's not recommended to do so repeatedly. Repeatedly thawing and refreezing blueberries can cause a loss of quality, texture, and taste. It's best to use them within 24 hours of thawing to avoid any potential risks.
While blueberries are generally considered to be a healthy food, they can sometimes cause digestive issues like constipation or diarrhea. If you eat too many blueberries, you may experience stomach pain or cramping. To avoid these issues, eat blueberries in moderation and make sure to drink plenty of water.
Thawed fruit and fruit juice concentrates can be refrozen if they taste and smell good. Since thawed fruits suffer in appearance, flavor and texture from refreezing, you may want to make them into jam instead.
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