MAPLE CHERRY SYRUP

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This fruity warm syrup will add flair and flavor to pancakes, waffles or French toast at your breakfast table. Orange juice, lemon juice and tart cherries mix with traditional maple syrup in this unique recipe.-Cherry Marketing Institute, Jane Baker, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
Juice of 1 orange plus 1 teaspoon grated peel
Juice of 1/2 lemon plus 1/2 teaspoon grated peel
1/2 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add cherries. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in butter and cinnamon until butter is melted. Serve over pancakes, waffles or French Toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.