77 fruit syrup recipes

Homemade raspberry currant syrup for sparkling water, cocktails, and sodas. Fresh berries simmered with sugar, strained, and bottled for a concentrated fruit cordial.

Cool, refreshing big-batch fruit salad with watermelon, cantaloupe, plums, nectarines, and grapes tossed in chilled mint-lime simple syrup. A summer party showstopper.

Poached nectarines in raspberry Cointreau syrup with a caramelized sugar base. An elegant preserved fruit dessert served with mascarpone that keeps refrigerated for 2 weeks.

Homemade strawberry ice made with fresh berries, simple syrup, and citrus juice. A no-churn frozen dessert with pure fruit flavor and no dairy needed.

Poached pears in mint sugar syrup served chilled with chocolate morsels. An elegant, light dessert with fresh mint-infused fruit and a simple chocolate garnish.

Frosted fruit punch with Sauterne wine, apple juice, orange juice, and a spiced cinnamon-clove syrup, topped with scoops of orange sherbet in each glass.

Orange spiced fruit bread baked in a Bundt pan, packed with dried figs, golden raisins, and cranberries. A no-knead yeast loaf brushed with honey-orange syrup and finished with an optional citrus glaze.

Fresh oranges drizzled with a quick maple caramel sauce made from brown sugar, maple syrup, and lemon juice. A light, elegant fruit dessert ready in minutes.

Sweet potatoes simmered with sliced persimmons, sugar, and fresh citrus juice until a glossy syrup forms. A one-pot seasonal side with an unexpected fruit pairing.

Baked oranges boiled whole until tender, then baked in a red cinnamon candy syrup and chilled overnight. A sweet, spiced fruit side dish for roasted meats.

Curried fruit compote with peaches, apricots, fresh pineapple, and cantaloupe in a curry-spiced sugar syrup with lime slices. A canning recipe that yields four quarts.

Vegan raspberry banana mousse made with silken tofu, frozen fruit, and maple syrup. Dairy-free, egg-free, and blended to a creamy frozen dessert texture with no churning needed.

Tropical fruit salad dressed with its own syrup, lime zest, and fresh lime juice. No oil, no fuss, with optional candied ginger or poppy seeds for texture.

Whole peeled tangerines soaked overnight in a honey-lime syrup spiked with dark rum. An elegant, refreshing fruit dessert that's simple to prepare and feeds a crowd.

Tea and fruit nectar punch with simple syrup and soda water. Use peach, mango, pear, or apricot nectar for a fizzy, refreshing party drink. Chill before serving.

Oranges in red wine sauce with cinnamon, cloves, and lemon, served chilled in a spiced wine syrup with julienned orange zest. An elegant French-style fruit dessert.