Raspberry Syrup

Lately I have been wanting a good raspberry lemonade or raspberry limeade. I was able to find a great recipe that is perfect and can be used for many different things including: raspberry drizzle for desserts, raspberry lemonade or limeade, ice cream toppings, etc.

Start by mixing:

12 ounce bag of frozen Raspberries
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water


Heat in a pan until raspberries start "melting" and letting go of their juices (about 5-7 minutes). Mash the berries with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to help the berries break down.


If you are going to make a raspberry lemonade or limeade add in the juice from 1 lemon or 1 lime, respectively (optional)


Simmer until thickened (another 5-7 minutes). If you want to use it more as a heavy sauce let it thicken a little more, if you want to use it for lemonade or limeade, 6 minutes will be perfect (depending on your simmering amount).



Run through a mesh strainer to catch all the seeds and big raspberry pieces. Make sure you put a bowl under the strainer to keep all the good juice! Use the back of a spoon to get out any extra juice hiding in the raspberry pieces.


I strained half the mixture at a time so my strainer wouldn't get clogged with seeds. Discard the seeds and raspberry pieces.







Refrigerate the syrup for at least 30 minutes before using it.


To make a lemonade or limeade, add 3 Tablespoons (more or less to taste) to pre-made lemonade or limeade.

I cheated and just added 3 T to a can of sprite.
SOO GOOD!  It was the perfect drink for a hot summer day.

**Also** you can freeze 1 T water and 1 T raspberry syrup in ice cube trays to make raspberry ice cubes. Add to any drink that would taste good with a raspberry flavor!

Enjoy!