Blackberry Syrup Food

BLACKBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Process blackberries in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
• Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan, discarding solids.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Boil, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
• Remove from heat; cool.
• Serve with cobbler, pound cake, fruit, pancakes, or ice cream.

BLACKBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Mix the blackberry juice and sugar, bring to a boil. Boil rapidly for 2 minutes. Skim off foam. Pour into HOT sterile jars or bottles.
• This makes a thin syrup (like true maple syrup). If you want it slightly thicker, you can add a small amount of powdered pectin (less than half a 2 ounce box) to the cold syrup and sugar mixture.

BLUEBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Simmer 12 minutes.
• Cool and bottle.

CORNMEAL WAFFLES WITH BLACKBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• For the cornmeal waffles: Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Combine the buttermilk and sour cream in a 2-cup measuring cup. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk mixture, melted butter and eggs. Mix until well combined, then allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat a waffle iron (to medium-high heat if the waffle iron has a heat setting). Grease the waffle iron with cooking spray. Working in batches, add the batter in 1/2 cup increments or the amount recommended by the waffle iron manufacturer and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a platter or plates.
• For the blackberry syrup: Put the blackberries and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until simmering, about 1 minute. Mash the blackberries with a potato masher until broken down and their juices are released. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the butter and lemon juice and serve warm.
• Serve the waffles with the warm blackberry syrup.

BLACKBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring blackberries, lemon juice, and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and juices thicken slightly, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in maple syrup. Let cool slightly before serving.
• DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

BLACKBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring berries, sugar, and water to a boil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft, about 30 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on and then discarding solids. Serve syrup at room temperature.