This irresistible 3-ingredient Blueberry Simple Syrup will elevate every drink. This vibrant syrup is made with fresh blueberries, sugar, and water, adding fruity flavor to everything it touches. It’s perfect for drizzling over pancakes, stirring into yogurt, or mixing cocktails.
Simple syrups are the unsung heroes of the cocktail world. They add sweetness, balance, and complexity to your favorite drinks, transforming them from ordinary to extraordinary. While classic simple syrup is a staple behind the bar, why not elevate your mixology game with a fruity twist? Enter blueberry syrup – a versatile and delicious addition to any home bartender’s repertoire.
Try other syrup recipes, like blackberry simple syrup, peach simple syrup, strawberry simple syrup, apple brown sugar syrup, blood orange simple syrup, cranberry simple syrup, or raspberry simple syrup, to add a different fruity flavor.
You may also need a refreshing, fruity cocktail or beverage like this strawberry martini, apple cider martini, apple cider mule, raspberry gin martini, raspberry mule, raspberry margarita, blueberry gin cocktail, blackberry mocktail, raspberry mocktail, peach lemonade, peach mocktail, apple cider mocktail, festive cranberry mule mocktail, or blueberry matcha latte.
For a classic syrup recipe, try this brown sugar simple syrup or rich demerara syrup.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavor: Blueberry simple syrup offers a delightful burst of flavor that complements a wide range of cocktails.
- Beautiful visual: Its vibrant hue adds visual appeal to drinks, making them as beautiful as they are delicious.
- Easy to make: This syrup is incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort.
- Quality: When you make your own blueberry simple syrup, you control the quality of the ingredients and can customize the sweetness to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- Blueberries: I used fresh blueberries for this recipe, which have the best syrup flavor. If you don’t have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries, which are much easier to have on hand. It will take a few minutes longer to cook the syrup. Blueberries are such a great addition to your diet, and you can read the following article to learn more about blueberry health benefits.
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Substitutions and Variations
While blueberries are the star of this syrup, there are endless possibilities for customization. Here are a few substitutions and variations to consider:
- Mixed Berry Syrup: For a delicious mixed berry flavor, try combining blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Honey Blueberry Syrup: Substitute granulated sugar with honey to add a slightly different flavor profile.
- Lemon Blueberry Syrup: To add a tangy flavor to the syrup, you can add a small amount of fresh lemon juice.
- Blueberry Lavender Syrup: To add a lavender note to this fruity syrup, add culinary-grade dried lavender buds when preparing the syrup. You can add one to two tablespoons of lavender buds. If you want to try other herbal flavors, add thyme or rosemary.
- Use different sugar: I used a granulated and light brown sugar mix. It has the best balance between sweetness and a hint of caramelized note. Feel free to use the sugar you prefer.
- Adjust the thickness of the syrup: This syrup will be thin, so if you prefer the thicker syrup, simmer it longer.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the syrup as it simmers and adjust the amount of sugar accordingly to suit your taste preferences.
How to Make Blueberry Simple Syrup
Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, water, and sugar.
Step 2: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool down for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4: Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. Use a spoon to mash the blueberries and thoroughly remove any excess syrup.
Step 5: Let the syrup cool down completely before transferring it to a glass jar or a bottle.
Step 6: Store the syrup in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a month and the jam in a separate airtight jar for 2-3 days.
Pro Tip: The ingredients used for this recipe will make 1 ½ cups or 12 oz blueberry syrup. Depending on how much you use for each, this is enough for approximately six mocktails, iced lattes, or cocktails. You can always double the recipe to have more syrup on hand.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Use Fresh Blueberries: While frozen blueberries work in a pinch, fresh blueberries will yield the best flavor and color.
- Don’t Overheat: Avoid boiling the syrup for too long, as this can result in a jammy consistency rather than a smooth syrup.
- Strain Thoroughly: Before storing, strain out the solids to ensure a smooth syrup.
- Keep the Jam: Blueberries’ skin breaks down easily, so I suggest keeping the remaining blueberries after straining the syrup. Store them in an airtight jar in the fridge for a couple of days.
- Get Creative: Don’t limit yourself to cocktails—blueberry simple syrup can also be drizzled over pancakes, mixed into yogurt, or used to sweeten iced tea.
How to Use Blueberry Syrup
Blueberry simple syrup can be used in a variety of ways beyond cocktails. Here are some creative ideas:
- Cocktails: Use it for a burst of flavor for a variation of cocktails, like this blueberry gin cocktail.
- Mocktails: Mix with sparkling water for a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage.
- Other beverages: Use it for homemade soda or iced blueberry matcha latte.
- Breakfast: Drizzle blueberry syrup over pancakes, blend it into smoothies, or mix it into yogurt or oatmeal for added sweetness and fruity flavor.
- Dessert: Use as a topping for ice cream or frozen yogurt.
- Salad: Incorporate into salad dressings for a hint of sweetness.
Recipe FAQs
Store the syrup in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a month and the jam in a separate jar for 2-3 days.
The syrup can last up to a month and be stored in a fridge.
Simmer the syrup longer until it reaches a thicker consistency. You can also add more sugar, but the syrup will be sweeter.
You will have approximately 1 ½ cups or 12 oz syrup.
Yes, absolutely! Make this syrup ahead of time and use it for any homemade cocktail, mocktail, or iced latte.
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Recipe
Blueberry Simple Syrup
Equipment
- Fine mesh sieve
- Measuring bowl
- medium-size pot
- jar (or a bottle)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, water, and sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool down for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. Use a spoon to mash the blueberries and thoroughly remove any excess syrup.
- Transfer the strained syrup to a clean, sealed glass jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Keep the jam in a separate air-tight jar in a fridge for 2-3 days.
Notes
- Don’t Overheat: Avoid boiling the syrup for too long, as this can result in a jammy consistency rather than a smooth syrup.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the syrup as it simmers and adjust the amount of sugar accordingly to suit your taste preferences.
- Strain Thoroughly: Before storing, strain out the solids to ensure a smooth syrup.
- Keep the Jam: Blueberries’ skin breaks down easily, so I suggest keeping the remaining blueberries after straining the syrup. Store them in an airtight jar in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Adjust the thickness of the syrup: This syrup will be thin, so if you prefer the thicker syrup, simmer it longer.
- Double the recipe: You can always double the recipe if you need more.
- Use different sugar: I used a granulated and light brown sugar mix. It has the best balance between sweetness and a hint of caramelized note. Feel free to use the sugar you prefer.
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