Simple Triple Berry Syrup Recipe (made with frozen berries!)
Triple Berry Syrup made with frozen berries! The perfect topping for french toast, pancakes, ice cream and more! Low-sugar and packed with antioxidants.
Is there anything better than a pile of homemade french toast with this triple berry syrup? I don’t think so.
This simple berry syrup is made with frozen berries, which means that you can enjoy this one year-round, regardless of whether or not we are in peak berry season.
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.
Berry Syrup Ingredient Notes
For this simple berry syrup, you’ll need frozen berries, though what you use really depends on your flavor preferences. Blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries all work as does a mixture.
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.
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.
How to Make This Homemade Berry Syrup Recipe
Cook Ingredients
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.Â
Simmer and thicken
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.Â
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 berry 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 my peanut butter syrup for a layered peanut butter-and-jelly effect. One, or both, are incredible on pancakes, ice cream, French toast, sourdough 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.
Try it on:
Vegan French Toast
Chia Pancakes
Instant Pot Oatmeal
Orange Olive Oil Cake
Sourdough Waffles
French Toast Casserole
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
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen berries
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 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.
- Enjoy warm or cold.
Nutrition
This recipe was first posted in 2015 and updated in 2022.