Peel with Zeal

  • Recipes
  • The Scoop
  • Free Stuff
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • The Scoop
  • Free Stuff

subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • The Scoop
  • Free Stuff

×
Home » Recipes » Sauces

Homemade Syrup Recipes

From simple syrup recipes for cocktails and coffee to rich blueberry pancake syrup these innovative infusions feature herbs, spices, and fruits.

Each syrup recipe provides a straightforward method for creating versatile sweeteners plus instructions for creating homemade cake syrups (aka rich simple syrup).

Be sure to check out my most popular demerara syrup recipe along with my tutorials for storing simple syrup as well as making simple syrup in the microwave.

Chilled bottle of lemon syrup.

Lemon Simple Syrup

Great for moistening gluten-free cakes and Italian sodas.

Get the recipe →

Infused Simple Syrups

  • Jalapeno syrup in a jar.
    Jalapeno Simple Syrup
  • Cocktail with sage syrup.
    Sage Simple Syrup
  • Blackberry syrup in a jar.
    Blackberry Simple Syrup
  • Blueberry syrup in a glass bottle with a lid.
    Blueberry Simple Syrup

stack of pancakes with pumpkin syrup

Real Pumpkin Syrup for Pancakes

This pumpkin pancake syrup is also great on oatmeal.

Get the recipe →

  • Microwave syrup in a bottle.
    Microwave Simple Syrup
  • Blueberry syrup in a bowl.
    Homemade Blueberry Pancake Syrup
  • A glass pitcher of amber liquid sits on a marble surface next to two glasses garnished with dried citrus slices and herbs, a striped towel, and a metal measuring cup.
    Apple Cider Syrup
  • Brown sugar syrup in a bottle.
    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
  • A small glass bottle filled with lavender simple syrup sits on a coaster, with a blurred purple-labeled bottle and a textured cloth in the background.
    Lavender Simple Syrup
  • stack of pancakes with pumpkin syrup
    Pumpkin Pancake Syrup
  • demerara syrup with whiskey cocktail in background
    Demerara Syrup
  • Syrup in a bottle.
    How to Store Simple Syrup
  • Bottles of syrup.
    Simple Syrup Substitutions
  • Irish cream coffee syrup in a bottle.
    Homemade Irish Cream Syrup for Coffee and Cocktails
  • Chilled bottle of lemon syrup.
    Lemon Simple Syrup
picture of Jen

Greetings!

My name is Jen Wooster and I am the recipe developer, writer, and photographer around here.  Cooking is an art, but so is making bad food puns. I excel at both.

About Jen

Subscribe

Seasonal Favorites!

  • gluten free apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream
    Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler
  • sliced gluten free zucchini bread
    Savory Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread with Cheddar
  • A bowl of shrimp bisque.
    Creamy Cajun Corn and Shrimp Bisque 
  • Braised pork shoulder with sages and apples on a platter gravy boat to side.
    Cider Braised Pork Shoulder with Apples

AS SEEN IN

Old Favorites

  • A bowl of creamy Cajun alfredo pasta garnished with grated cheese, chopped herbs, microgreens, and a lemon wedge, placed on a wooden board with fresh parsley in the background.
    Cajun Alfredo Sauce
  • Baked eggplant slices rest elegantly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, perfectly roasted to perfection.
    Oven Roasted Eggplant Slices
  • Potato soup in white bowl with bacon, onions, and cheese.
    Gluten-Free Potato Soup (No Flour)
  • Shredded beef with garnished with cilantro on a plate.
    Citrus Shredded Beef (Crockpot)

Footer

↑ back to top

AS SEEN IN

Press mentions for Peel with zeal.

About

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Accessibility Statement

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact
  • Work with Me

Copyright © 2025 Peel with Zeal