This syrup is sweetened with a small amount of honey, but most of the taste and sweetness comes directly from ripe, naturally-sweet berries. The berries cook down in just minutes, creating a thick syrup I just can’t get enough of.
In a medium-size saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the berries, water, and honey. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to combine ingredients.
Turn the heat down to a simmer and mash the berries with a potato masher (like this). Mash the berries.
Once mashed, whisk in 1 tsp of arrowroot to the berry mixture, cooking over low-medium heat (simmer). Place a top over the pan and allow to simmer until the mixture is thick (syrup consistency). This only takes a few minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Serve the mixture warm over waffles or pancakes or store in a mason jar for later use. Keep syrup stored in the refrigerator. This syrup can also be frozen for later use.