Easy Homemade Blackberry Syrup
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Making fruit syrups at home is much easier than most people think, and blackberry syrup is about as simple as it gets. In less than 20 minutes, you can create a sweet, flavorful syrup that beats any store-bought version. After my first homemade batch, I never went back—the taste is brighter, more natural, and free from any artificial flavor, which is exactly why homemade is always my go-to.
You can literally make any fruit syrup you want with any fruit with such ease, but I will explain more later :)
Benefits of making homemade Blackberry syrup
Fresher flavor. Making blackberry syrup at home captures the bright, fresh taste of real blackberries unlike many store-bought versions that rely on artificial flavoring.
Customizable taste. You can adjust the flavor to your liking. For example, add lemon juice for brightness, vanilla for warmth, or even herbs like mint or basil for a unique twist.
Multi-use versatility. Not only is blackberry syrup good in drinks like coffee, matcha, or iced tea, its also perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, and cakes!
No waste. If your blackberries are starting to get a bit soft, turning them into syrup prevents them from going to waste.
Blackberry Syrup Uses
Breakfast & Brunch
Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
Swirl into oatmeal or yogurt bowls.
Mix into smoothie bowls for extra sweetness.
Desserts
Pour over ice cream, cheesecake, or pound cake.
Use as a filling for crepes or layered cakes.
Drizzle on brownies or cupcakes for a fruity finish.
Drinks
Stir into lemonade, iced tea, or sparkling water.
Add to milkshakes, smoothies, or frappes.
Mix into cocktails like daiquiris, margaritas, or mojitos.
Steps to make Blackberry syrup
Wash blackberries thoroughly. Its always a good idea to wash your produce.
Combine with sugar and water in a pot. Aim to have a larger pot than you think you need.
Cook for 15 minutes. Or until the blackberries open up and begin to get mushy.
Cool to room temperature. I like to put my blackberry syrup in a squeeze bottle for easy serving.
How to make any fruit syrup
I was saying earlier that you can make any fruit syrup with whatever fruit you want with ease. To do this, the recipe is simple and easy to remember. What I do is for every 1 pound of fruit you’re going to combine it with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. It is a 1:1 ratio. So for example, this recipe is using 1 pounds of blackberries so it will need 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. It’s as easy as that!
You can make peach syrup with fresh peaches when they are in season, or you can make blueberry syrup year-round! Lets not forget about strawberry or raspberry syrups either! The possibilities are endless and it lets you be creative and experiment with different flavors!
Easy Homemade Blackberry Syrup
This easy homemade blackberry syrup recipe is made with fresh blackberries, sugar, and water for a sweet, tart, and vibrant flavor. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, French toast, cheesecake, and ice cream, or adding to lemonade, cocktails, and iced tea. Ready in under 20 minutes, this simple blackberry syrup is a delicious way to enjoy ripe blackberries year-round...without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash blackberries.
- In a large pot, combine blackberries, sugar, and water.
- Heat over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the blackberries open up and begin to get mushy.
- Strain the mixture and press on the blackberries with a rubber spatula to get as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the cooked blackberries.
- Cool the syrup to room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to use a large enough pot, it is easy for the mixture to bubble over and that will create a large mess.
- Stir often to make sure the mixture doesn't bubble over the top.
- Make sure to press on the blackberries using a rubber spatula to get as much liquid out as possible.
