Syrups & Toppings

Apple Syrup

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-3/4 cups apple juice

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice, and nutmeg. Whisk in apple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until bubbly and syrup starts to thicken. Makes 1-3/4 cups.

Maple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple extract

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine water and sugars. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in extract. Makes 1 cup.

Buttermilk Syrup

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter, buttermilk, syrup, and baking soda. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow syrup to cool for 5 minutes. Makes 1 cup.

Cinnamon Syrup

1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup evaporated milk

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine syrup, sugar, water, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Let stand for 2 minutes and stir in milk. Makes 2 cups.

Mixed-Berry Syrup

1 cup sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed berries

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Add berries. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until syrup begins to thicken. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

Orange Sauce

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
pinch salt
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

In a 1-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in water and butter and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add juice and bring syrup back to a boil, stirring until it thickens. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Maple Cream Topping

1 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine syrup, cream, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and continue to cook at a boil for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly to assure that it doesn’t boil over. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Praline Syrup

1 cup dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine syrup, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Raspberry Syrup

1 cup fresh raspberries
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice

In a 2-quart saucepan, add berries and water. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Sprinkle sugar mixture over raspberries in pan. Stir in lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until syrup comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Makes 1-1/4 cups.

Coconut Syrup

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 drops coconut extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

In a 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, butter, and coconut extract until butter melts. In a 1-quart bowl, stir together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly stir sugar mixture into milk mixture. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator. Makes 1-1/4 cups.

Blueberry Sauce

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
7 tablespoons water, divided
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine berries, 3 tablespoons water, juice, and sugar. Stir occasionally and gently until sauce comes to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and remaining water. Gently stir cornstarch mixture into berries. Simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in extract and cinnamon. Makes 2 cups.