Fresh Berry Syrup

Ingredients: 

1 cup fresh berry of choice
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Yield: 

8 Servings

Method: 

In a blender or food processor, puree the berries with apple juice. Pour into a saucepan and add the cornstarch.

Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add in the sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pour over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

This recipe yields 8 servings. Serving size: 2 tablespoons.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 38; Calories from Fat 1; Total Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 2mg; Total Carbohydrate 10g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 8g; Protein 0g.