Easy Homemade Blueberry Syrup
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Many people don’t realize just how simple it is to make fruit syrups at home, especially blueberry syrup. In less than 20 minutes, you can create a fresh, flavorful syrup that easily outshines anything from the store. Ever since I started making my own, I haven’t gone back to buying it. The taste is brighter, more natural, and completely free from that artificial flavor, which is exactly why I prefer homemade every time.
You can make any fruit syrup you want with any fruit with such ease, but I will explain more later :)
Benefits of making homemade Blueberry syrup
Fresher flavor. Making blueberry syrup at home captures the bright, fresh taste of real blueberries 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 blueberry 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 blueberries are starting to get a bit soft, turning them into syrup prevents them from going to waste.
Blueberry 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 blueberry syrup
Wash blueberries 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 blueberries open up and begin to get mushy.
Cool to room temperature. I like to put my blueberry 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 blueberries so it will need 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. It’s as easy as that!
You can make blackberry syrup with fresh picked blackberries, or you can make peach syrup when peaches are in season. Lets not forget about strawberry or raspberry syrups either! The possibilities are endless and it lets you be creative and experiment with different flavors!
Simple Blueberry Syrup
This easy homemade blueberry syrup recipe is made with fresh blueberries, sugar, and water for a sweet, tangy flavor. Perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, French toast, cheesecake, and ice cream, or adding to lemonade, cocktails, and iced tea. Ready in under 20 minutes, this simple blueberry syrup is a delicious way to enjoy ripe berries year-round... without artificial colors or flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash blueberries.
- In a large pot, combine blueberries, sugar, and water.
- Heat over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the blueberries open up and begin to get mushy.
- Strain the mixture and press on the blueberries with a rubber spatula to get as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the cooked blueberries
- 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 blueberries using a rubber spatula to get as much liquid out as possible.
