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Basic Fruit Syrup

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1 cup fruit*
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water

Cook fruit with sugar and water until thick. Smash fruit while cooking.

For a thin syrup - press through strainer. For a thicker syrup, process cooked syrup in a food processor.

Serve warm. Store in refrigerator.

*Berries, cherries, pineapple, mango, papaya, bananas etc.

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