Blueberry Simple Syrup

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

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberry lemonade syrup, blueberry simple syrup, blueberry simple syrup recipe, blueberry syrup for drinks, homemade blueberry syrup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 68kcal

Author Zoe Tanaka

Cost $3

Equipment

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

Ingredients

For the Syrup

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries no need to thaw
1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
1 cup water 240 ml
1 tsp fresh lemon juice keeps the color purple

Instructions

Cook the Berries

Add the blueberries, 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.
Lower the heat and crush 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 burner and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Pour through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and let it drip without pressing hard.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Pour into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use a stainless steel or enamel pan, not aluminum. Add lemon juice at the start to keep the color vibrant. Freeze extras in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Discard if sour or fizzy.

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