Famous Dave's Berry Pancake Syrup

Drizzle your breakfast with a burst of fruity goodness with Famous Dave's Berry Pancake Syrup, a homemade delight that elevates pancakes, waffles, and French toast to gourmet status. This versatile syrup blends an irresistible mix of fresh or frozen berries—like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries—with just the right touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it achieves that luscious, velvety texture you crave. A splash of lemon juice and a hint of vanilla extract add brightness and depth, while the option to strain for a smooth finish or keep it rustic with berry chunks ensures it’s tailored to your taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and flavorful berry syrup promises to brighten your mornings and impress your brunch guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed berries (fresh or frozen, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Water
• 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until the berries begin to break down and release their juices, creating a vibrant syrup base.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.

Step 5

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering berry mixture, while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 6

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the syrup thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract for extra brightness and depth of flavor.

Step 8

For a smooth syrup, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the berry seeds, or leave it chunky if you prefer a rustic texture.

Step 9

Let the syrup cool slightly before serving warm over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(750.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663.2

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 134.7g
Protein 3.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.2mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 632.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 95.8%