Thursday, May 19, 2011

BLUEBERRY SYRUP

BLUEBERRY SYRUP
I just love blueberry syrup. I love using the leftovers on ice cream.

This takes about 10-15 minutes to make. Makes quite a bit.
2 1/2 cups blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 T cornstarch
2 tsp lemon juice

Combine blueberries, sugar and 1/4 cup orange juice in a sauce pan. heat on medium-high, stirring constantly. Blend cornstarch with remaining orange juice. Remove any lumps. Bring to a boil and and add sugar to mixture. Cook sauce at a low boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon juice. Sauce thickens as it cools.

BLUEBERRY SYRUP
This recipe comes from Taste of Home Family Collection pg. 29. It goes with Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes. We really liked them.  This makes a lot of syrup.

1/2 cup sugar
2 T cornstarch
1 cup water
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 drops Orange or lemon essential oil

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.  Gradually stir in water.  Add blueberries; bring to a boil over medium heat.  Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from the heat; cover and keep warm.

*Also see post BLUEBERRY-CINNAMON SUNDAE from Friend Cookbook pg 41.

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