Black Raspberries

Picked black raspberries from the yard today, the slight breeze kept the mosquitoes away.  Why do I always find myself in the yard still in my pajamas?

 I guess because early morning is a beautiful time of the day. Here is a picture of the berries.  The large red ones are from the cultivated raspberry patch.  They are slower to ripen.

Black Raspberry Syrup

Wash berries, place in saucepan.You can use any amount of berries, but at least 2 cups.
Add 1/4 cup water
Simmer on low until berries are soft.
Remove from heat . Over a glass bowl place fine mesh strainer.  Pour berries into strainer and press gently with the back of a spoon to remove extra juice.  Place bowl with strainer (and berries) into the refrigerator for a couple of hours to extract more juice.  When finished pour syrup into a glass covered jar and refrigerate.
Now I will be searching for how to use this marvelous syrup other than on pancakes. 
I forgot to mention that if you want sweeter syrup, add 1/4 cup sugar to the saucepan.