Homemade Strawberry Syrup

In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 maple syrup. Bring to rolling boil and add in the strawberry pieces and return to boiling over medium high heat.

While the strawberry syrup bubbles, whisk together 1 Tbsp water and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl.

After the syrup has been boiling for 8 to 10 minutes, stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and reduce heat let bubble or simmer for another 5 minutes to allow it to thicken.

Remove syrup from the heat and pour into serving dish. Let cool about 10 minutes. (The syrup will thicken as it cools.)

Pour warm Homemade Strawberry Syrup over hot pancakes or waffles.

Leftovers: cover serving dish with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge up to 5days.