This syrup is so simple and yet so amazing served with some whipped cream on whole wheat pancakes. Seriously good! I highly recommend it. I used frozen blueberries and raspberries. I bought vanilla beans in bulk at The San Francisco Herb Co. I split them with my friend Stephanie and we each got 12 for about $9. That is a great price for vanilla beans. Adding vanilla bean seeds really adds a lot! It takes your dish from good to amazing:) I use them in Red Berry Breakfast Risotto, vanilla pudding and homemade vanilla ice cream. I actually don’t use them very often–but when I do, like in this syrup, I am always so happy with the results!Wonderful Berry Syrup
submitted by Melanie
2 cups frozen berries
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 vanilla bean (optional)
Combine fruit with the syrup in a small sauce pan over low heat. With the bakc of your spoon gently press berries against the side of the pan, just until they begin to break apart. (for a smoother syrup you could press it through a sieve). Split the vanilla bean length wise, if using, and scrap the seeds out using the tip of your knife. Add seeds and bean to syrup mixture. When it has reached the desired temperature transfer mixture to bottle and serve. Use within 4-5 days. Makes 3 cups
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Sooo yummy! I've got to try this. I visit all the time, have you on my side bar and seldom leave a comment. Thanks so much…I love your blog and great recipes!
This looks soooo yummy!! Thanks for sharing!!
Cindy from rick-Rack and Gingham
Oh yum, nice recipe
Pretty picture! The syrup looks and sounds wonderful. I am curious though. I have seen other recipes substitute 1 tsp vanilla extract for one vanilla bean. If one doesn't have vanilla beans, would you recommend using vanilla extract or just leaving it out?
Looks good love your blog. Everything looks so yummy
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Hi Mindy,
Yes I think you could just sub vanilla extract. It won't be quite as "amazing" but still really good!:)
this was SO Delicious!! We were so spoiled during our visit to your house last week! :)
It turns out very nicely, I could smell the scent of vanilla beans right from here. Definitely gonna give it a shot. Thanks for the recipe.
Hey Mel, Eric was asking for this syrup the other day when we had pancakes. He was wishing we had it! I need to make it for us now – it is so yummy!