Recipe for cooking raspberry syrup

Misc. Beverage Recipes :: Beverage Syrups

Raspberry Syrup

Makes approximately about 2 c..

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cold water
2 c. fresh or frozen raspberries
1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract or flavoring

Combine sugar and water in saucepan. Bring to boil; add raspberries. Boil 3 mins., then remove from heat. Add vanilla.

Line a strainer with cheesecloth, setting it over a bowl. Let mixture drain for 2 hours.

Discard seeds and pulp, and return liquid to saucepan. Boil about 12 mins., reducing syrup by half the original volume. Skim off foam.

Serve warm over French vanilla ice cream, or store covered in refrigerator for up to 30 days to use over cakes, fresh fruit and waffles.