Homemade Syrups

Chocolate Syrup

2 cups sugar
1 Tbsp Flour
1/2 cup Stevens Hot Chocolate Powder
Pinch of salt
1 can of evaporated milk
1 stick of butter
1 tsp vanilla

Mix the sugar, flour, cocoa and salt in a sauce pan then add the milk and butter.  Stir well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to keep from scorching.  When boiling, remove from heat and add vanilla.  Cool and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.  Stir before serving.  (Don't forget to add the flour!)

Berry Syrup

1 cup sugar

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1 cup water

1 bag frozen berries (between 12-16 oz)

1 Tbsp butter

In a sauce pan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water.  Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, Stir in berries and reduce heat.  Simmer 8-10 minutes or until the berries are tender.  Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.

Coconut Syrup

1 stick butter

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp coconut extract

1/2 tsp baking soda

Cook everything but the extract and soda over medium heat just until dissolved.  Add the last two ingredients stiffing constantly.  Best to serve immediately.  Serve with pancakes, waffles, etc...  Note: Be sure to use BIG pan because the soda and buttermilk really expand!