2,269 syrup recipes

Poaching pears in red wine is a classic way to make pears into a dessert. Pears are poached in red wine with star anise, cloves and cinnamon sticks infused, which makes the pears tender, soft and tasty. Serve the warm pear with the syrup sauce and some good quality ice cream.

This simple fruit salad works at the start of the meal or as a dessert. The fruit is lightly glazed with either a simple syrup or agave syrup. Ginger, a bit of lemon, and some savory thyme which pairs amazingly with summer fruits accents the tartness of the berries and the sweetness of the stone fruit.

Revani semolina cake soaked in chilled lemon syrup with almond extract. This Greek dessert uses olive oil instead of butter and gets its lift from whipped egg whites.

For an easy to make snack that is perfect to have in the freezer for any sweet cravings, these delicious ice-cream banana pops are a must try. These are made with melted dark chocolate, but you could try a making a chocolate ganache with cacao and maple syrup too.

Bird of Paradise chicken braised in pineapple syrup with sherry, soy sauce, and crystallized ginger, topped with bell pepper, celery, papaya, and a glossy pan sauce.

Vegan Black Forest cake with whole wheat pastry flour, applesauce, and a kirsch syrup. Cashew-tofu icing replaces dairy whipped cream. Three layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and creamy frosting.

Passover loukoumades are Greek-Jewish fried dough balls made with matzo meal instead of flour, soaked in spiced orange-lemon syrup and crowned with crushed pistachios.

Finikia are Greek torpedo-shaped semolina cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, baked golden then dipped in a honey-cinnamon syrup and rolled in sesame or walnuts. Traditional Christmas melomakarona.

Layered banana yogurt cake with toasted coconut, banana syrup, creamy pecan filling, and white snow frosting. A showpiece layer cake with three homemade components.

Gateau Russe aux Noix, a French-Russian walnut cake with almond meringue layers, coffee buttercream, rum syrup, and caramelized walnuts. A showpiece patisserie dessert.

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.

Heart-shaped Kahlua white chocolate Valentine cake: tender white chocolate cake soaked in Kahlua coffee syrup and frosted with whipped white chocolate ganache. Show-stopping romantic dessert.

Flaky phyllo spirals filled with walnuts, pistachios, candied orange peel, and orange blossom water, baked golden and soaked in lemon syrup. A baklava-style treat that makes about 42 pieces.

Melomakarona are classic Greek Christmas cookies, olive oil dough spiced with orange zest and cognac, soaked in honey-cinnamon syrup, then sprinkled with toasted almonds. Holiday tradition perfected.

The combination of black beans and sweet potato gives these brownies a moreish, moist quality. These are great for kids as they contain no added sugar or trans-fats (you may wish to omit the coffee and substitute cacao powder if serving to youngsters, though).

Unlike the classic French toast that's usually high in calories, fat and very rich. This recipe uses 1% milk, egg whites only and whole wheat bread, which makes a much healthier French toast for breakfast that still tastes delicious. Some fresh fruits, a cup of orange juice and a bit maple syrup, a yummy and wholesome breakfast is ready to enjoy.