Recipe: Strawberry Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles

STRAWBERRY SYRUP

1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp corn syrup
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp butter or margarine
Waffles or pancakes (for serving)

Place strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.

Transfer strawberry puree to a saucepan; add sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice and butter. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Skim off foam. Strain seeds if desired.

Serve warm over waffles or pancakes. Refrigerate leftovers; reheat before serving.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups
From: Shelby, IA, 03-20-2000