Syrup’s and Toppings
Creamy Caramel Syrup
2 C. heavy cream
2 C. light corn syrup
1 C. granulated sugar
1 C. light brown sugar, packed
1/8 t. salt
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until smooth. Bring to a rolling boil and maintain for 5 minutes. Continue to stir. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Apple Cider Syrup
1 C. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
1/8 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
2 C. apple cider
2 T. lemon juice
Mix dry ingredients together in a medium sized saucepan. Add cider and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Serve warm.
Fresh Strawberry Topping
2 C. (about 12 oz.) whole stemmed strawberries
2 T. sugar (or more if needed)
In blender container, process strawberries until smooth. Sweeten with sugar to taste. Serve over pancakes, waffles or vanilla ice cream.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Fresh Blueberry Topping
2 C. unsweetened pineapple juice
3 T. tapioca
2 C. blueberries
Bring pineapple juice and tapioca to a boil. Cook until clear. Stir in blueberries (mashed or whole) and reheat.
Serve over pancakes or waffles.
Raspberry Sauce
2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen raspberries, thawed
Water
2 T. cornstarch
1/2 cup currant jelly
Drain raspberries, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to make 2 cups.
In small saucepan, blend liquid with cornstarch. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes. Stir in jelly until melted. Remove from heat; add raspberries. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.
Makes 2 cups.
Cinnamon Cream Syrup
1 Cup light corn syrup
2 Cups sugar
1/2 Cup water
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Cup evaporated milk
Mix syrup, sugar, water and cinnamon. Bring to a full boil over medium heat stirring. Continue two minutes. Cool for five minutes. Add milk.
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