Homemade Fruit Syrup

 

Homemade Italian Syrup 

To make the homemade syrup, 

add 1 cup of water, 

1 cup sugar, and 

1 to 1.5 cups of berries (your choice) into a saucepan. 

On medium heat, allow the sugar to dissolve into the water.

Add in the berries and continue to simmer for at least 10 minutes until the berries are soft. 

Remove from the heat and let the syrup sit for another 5 minutes. 

Strain the mixture through a mesh sieve – keep the juice and discard the berries.

Let the mixture cool before using. It will stay fresh for a few days in the fridge.