STRAWBERRY SYRUP

This recipe is a spinoff of my dad’s homemade syrup. Our son requests it with fluffy pancakes whenever he and his family come to visit.

—NANCY DUNAWAY SPRINGFIELD, IL



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: ABOUT 2 1/2 CUPS


1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1/2 cups mashed unsweetened strawberries

In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Gradually add strawberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pancakes, waffles or ice cream.