Maple-Based Fruit Syrup

1 cup sliced, chopped, chunked or whole fruit*
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Heat fruit and syrup in a small saucepan for about 3 minutes.

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

Stir in lemon juice and serve warm. Store in refrigerator.

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