Homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup on silver spoon over small spilled drops next to blueberries and bottle of syrup

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Homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Make homemade blueberry simple syrup in less than 30 minutes, for a delicious addition to your favorite cocktails, mocktails, ice cold summer beverages and more. Add gorgeous color and flavor to elevate your recipes!

This recipe makes almost 2 cups (16 oz.) of Blueberry Simple Syrup.

Prep Time2

Cook Time15

Cooling Time10

Total Time27

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 4th of July, Blueberry, Cocktail, Mocktail, Syrup

Servings: Tablespoons

Calories: 30kcal

Author: Katia

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz. Blueberries Organic recommended
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup water
dash salt
1 tsp. lemon juice Optional

Instructions

Add water, sugar, blueberries and a dash of salt to a small saucepan and turn the stovetop to medium heat. (Stay close to the saucepan so it doesn't over-boil)
Once it gets up to a gentle boil and the sugar dissolves, turn it down to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. The berries will break down. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to help break them down even more.
About half way through, use a wooden spoon or potato masher to help break them down even more.
Once the 15 minutes is up, turn off the burner and remove the blueberry mixture from the heat. Let it sit and cool for about 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice now if you choose to do so.
Once it's cool enough to handle, carefully pour the blueberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve (ideally a cone shaped one) into a 2 cup glass measuring cup or straight into a mason jar. (For the final storage of the syrup a glass container is better than plastic for freshness, plus it won't stain. )
When the container is cooled off to about room temperature, place a tight fitting lid on it and place it in the refrigerator for storage until you are ready to use it.

Notes

Store in an airtight container and enjoy in about 2 weeks. If you cannot finish the syrup freeze it in ice cube trays to enjoy for up to about 6 months.

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