Instructions

1. Scoop the jam from the jar into a saucepan with a small spoon or small rubber spatula. Use about 1 cup of jam to make enough syrup for eight to 10 waffles or pancakes.

2. Place the saucepan on a burner over low heat. Add warm water to thin out the jam, about 3 tablespoons of water per cup of jam. Add the water a little at a time, stirring constantly, to avoid thinning the jam too much.

3. Bring the syrup mixture to a slight boil while stirring constantly. If the mixture is still thick after heating, stir in more water -- 1 tablespoon at a time -- to achieve the desired consistency. Cook until heated through.

4. Remove the saucepan from the stove top. Scoop the syrup from the saucepan with a ladle or pour the syrup directly over food. Return the saucepan to the stovetop over low heat if the syrup starts to thicken.