Wild Berry Syrup with Fresh Strawberries (and Giveaway for a Escape Monthly Spa Box (valued at $50))

This Wild Berry Syrup with Fresh Strawberries is soooo good! I have an issue with squishy berries. I just can’t stand what happens to frozen strawberries once they have thawed. I can’t take the texture of large chunks of strawberries in baked goods or yogurt either. I find it totally gagariffic! I remember my first encounter with mushy berries. I was at a barbecue when I was a little girl and was served a slice of angel food cake with whipped cream, and thawed strawberries. I thought I was in for a wonderful treat and was so disappointed after my first bite. I couldn’t believe how something so amazing had transformed into something so gross. I don’t think it’s a taste I will ever learn to like. But that’s ok because there are ways around it. Like with this berry syrup recipe where you wait until the very end to add fresh strawberries. This way the strawberries hold their flavor and texture and don’t disappoint. We love this syrup over pancakes and french toast, but have also found some other fun ways to use it. Be sure to check back Wednesday for a fabulous quick and easy dessert that’s great anytime during the summer, but especially perfect for the 4th of July!

Wild Berry Syrup With Fresh Strawberries

Author: Jasey's Crazy Daisy

Ingredients

1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 Tablespoons orange juice
2 cups frozen mixed berries
1 pint fresh strawberries quartered

Instructions

In a 1/2-quart saucepan, stir together sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until blended smooth. Stir in frozen berries and bring to a boil over medium heat. Make sure to give it a stir occasionally. Once boiling, cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Just before serving, stir in strawberries pieces. Serve over your favorite pancakes or french toast.

Recipe Notes

Sometimes berries are sweeter than others depending on the crop which means that sometimes you need a little sugar, and sometimes maybe a little more or less. Start with 1/4 cup sugar and taste your syrup before it boils. If it needs more you can either add the entire extra 1/4 cup or you can add it by the Tablespoon depending on how sweet you want it.

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Comments

April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears says
July 1, 2013 at 10:04 pm

By getting a hot cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate and propping my feet up for 5 minutes.

- Jasey McBurnett says
  July 2, 2013 at 4:40 am
  
  Chocolate? I’m in!
  
Kalona Elaine says
July 2, 2013 at 4:10 am

by finding anything that makes me laugh!

- Jasey McBurnett says
  July 2, 2013 at 4:40 am
  
  They do say that medicine is the best laughter!
  
Shannon F says
July 2, 2013 at 7:28 am

A long hot bubble bath. And I imagine that its a hot tub… lol

- Jasey McBurnett says
  July 3, 2013 at 1:15 pm
  
  I like a pretend beach!
  
Elena Vo says
July 2, 2013 at 11:37 pm

Spending some time in prayer, preferably outside in the nature, where nobody will bother me. It works every time!

- Jasey McBurnett says
  July 3, 2013 at 1:16 pm
  
  Sounds serene! I have a favorite place like this at hour summer lake house!
  
Tina says
July 3, 2013 at 5:35 am

I like to sit and watch a movie.

- Jasey McBurnett says
  July 3, 2013 at 1:17 pm
  
  What’s your fav? I love Overboard with Goldie Hawn!
  
jennifer mooney says
July 3, 2013 at 1:01 pm

I like to enjoy a cup of coffee in my favorite chair on my porch with something to read

- Jasey McBurnett says
  July 3, 2013 at 1:17 pm
  
  I’ve always wanted a porch with a swing!
  
Laura says
July 3, 2013 at 6:31 pm

Browsing Pinterest or my favorite blogs!

Krista says
July 6, 2013 at 7:39 pm

Reading a book while lounging at or in the pool with an ice cold iced tea!

Krista says
July 6, 2013 at 7:39 pm

Reading a book while lounging at or in the pool with an ice cold iced tea!

Denise says
February 12, 2016 at 3:43 pm

I got home from work yesterday aforonetn and mowed the lawn and blew leaves before the rain came today. After I mowed my lawn, I went next door to my neighbors house and mowed his lawn and blew the leaves off his property. I slipped a pay it forward card under his door mat when I was finished. He came over and thanked me for what I’d done, and also asked me about pay it forward. I often do things for other people, but yesterday it felt a little different because it gave me the opportunity to tell him about paying it forward; also in hopes that it would have a chain reaction and many lives would be effected by such a positive and simple notion of paying it forward .