Homemade Raspberry Syrup
This homemade raspberry syrup is so good and takes literally minutes to make. It's a great alternative to store bought syrup. Serve it with your favorite pancakes, waffles, or French toast. It also makes a fabulous dessert topping!
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time7 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings (two tablespoons per serving, approximately one cup total)
Calories: 84kcal
- 2 cups raspberries fresh or frozen (thaw first if using frozen)
- ½ cup unsweetened apple juice
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine raspberries, apple juice, sugar, agave syrup and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring continuously.Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking and stirring for 5 minutes. The mixture will remain thin while it's hot. Remove from heat. Place a heat-proof fine gauge strainer over a medium heat-proof bowl and pour hot syrup mixture into strainer. Press mixture through strainer with a heat proof spatula or spoon to remove seeds. Discard seeds and any remaining pulp.Allow syrup to cool for 15-20 minutes. It will thicken as it cools. Serve with your favorite pancakes, waffles or French toast.
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg