Recipe: Choose a Fruit Syrup

CHOOSE A FRUIT SYRUP

1 cup fruit juice (such as orange, cranberry, grape)*
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange or lemon peel (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped fruit, (fresh, canned/drained, or frozen, such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or peaches)

In a saucepan combine juice, sugar, cornstarch, peel, and cinnamon. Heat until bubbly. Cook, while stirring for 2 minutes or until desired thickness.

Stir in fruit. Heat through. Serve warm.

Cover and chill leftover syrup for up to 3 days.

*Note if using canned fruit packed in juice, use the drained juice in place of the fruit juice, adding enough water to make it 1 cup.

Makes 1 1/2 cups
Adapted from unknown source