995 syrup recipes

Dairy-free strawberry sherbet with bright lemon and orange juice in a smooth cooked sugar syrup base. Italian-style frozen dessert with intense fresh berry flavor and a scoopable texture.

Red tomato preserves made the old-fashioned way: whole peeled tomatoes steeped overnight in sugar, then simmered with thinly sliced lemon until the syrup runs clear and thick. A vintage canning classic.

Orange sorbet blends fresh orange juice with peel-infused simple syrup and Grand Marnier for a bright, citrusy frozen dessert. Pipe into hollowed orange shells for an elegant presentation.

Mrs. Johnson's peach preserves boil ripe sliced peaches in clear sugar syrup with lemon extract for old-fashioned Texas-style preserves. Spoon over biscuits or warm over vanilla ice cream.

Old-fashioned 14-day sweet pickles canned at home. A traditional brine-and-syrup method that builds crisp sweet-tart [cucumbers](/recipes/cucumber) over two weeks, finished with celery seed and pickling spice.

Chunky pickles brine cucumbers overnight, cook in vinegar, then steep in a brown sugar pickling syrup with cinnamon, allspice, mustard, and celery seeds. Sweet old-fashioned bread-and-butter style.

Pears poached in red wine simmer halved pears in a cinnamon-spiked syrup of dry red wine, sugar, and lemon juice. Classic French bistro dessert, served warm or chilled.

Easy mango sorbet from just three ingredients, ripe mango pureed with a light sugar syrup and frozen, no ice cream maker needed. Pure tropical fruit, naturally dairy-free and refreshingly cold.

Quick limoncello skips the weeks of steeping and shakes together fresh lemon juice and zest, simple syrup, and vodka for a bright Italian after-dinner sipper ready in under an hour. No patience required.

Homemade strawberry-rhubarb pie pre-cooks a tapioca and cornstarch syrup before tossing with fresh strawberries and rhubarb, then bakes under a flaky crust. The classic spring fruit pairing without a soggy bottom.

Coconut pani squares, a Sri Lankan sweet of crisp fried dough cubes tossed in coconut treacle syrup, pressed into a block and cut into chewy-crunchy squares. Sticky, golden, and lightly caramel.

Light, crisp homemade waffles made with a classic trick: whipped egg whites folded into the batter for a fluffy interior and golden, crunchy edges. Serve with fresh berries, syrup, and whipped cream.

Vegan soy nog made with steamed butternut squash, vanilla soy milk, brown rice syrup, nutmeg, and a splash of mirin. A dairy-free, egg-free holiday drink.

Honey-soaked almond turnovers with a cinnamon-spiced filling wrapped in oil-based pastry dough. These Greek-style travados are baked golden, then bathed in warm honey syrup for a sticky, nutty bite.

Greek semolina honey cookies (melomakarona): torpedo-shaped orange and cinnamon cookies soaked in a warm honey-cinnamon syrup and dusted with sesame or walnuts. Traditional Christmas tradition.

One of the most delicious desserts. Easy to make and wonderfully sweet. Try this recipe.