Blackberry Simple Syrup

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A blackberry simple syrup recipe made with fresh or frozen berries, sugar and lemon, simmered for 10 minutes and strained twice. Deep purple, tart and ready in 15 minutes.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword blackberry simple syrup, blackberry simple syrup recipe, blackberry syrup, blackberry syrup for drinks, homemade blackberry syrup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 68kcal

Author Alex

Cost $4

Equipment

1 Stainless steel saucepan
1 Fine mesh strainer
1 Glass jar with lid

Ingredients

For the Syrup

2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries about 10 oz, no need to thaw
1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
1 cup water 240 ml
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Cook the Berries

Add the blackberries, sugar, water and lemon juice to a stainless steel saucepan.
Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble.
Reduce the heat and mash the berries gently with the back of a spoon.
Cook for about 10 minutes, until the berries have collapsed and the liquid is deep purple.

Strain and Store

Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Pour through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, pressing lightly to release the juice.
For a clear syrup, strain a second time through a paper coffee filter.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Pour into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Strain twice for a seedless syrup. Wear an apron, since blackberries stain. Freeze extras in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Discard if fermented-smelling or fizzy.

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