Blueberry Syrup

I’m sure I’ve mentioned it many times how much I love blueberries, and if you’re like me you will LOVE this!   

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Blueberry Syrup

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There are MANY uses for this syrup and I know I haven’t even thought of them all.

I love this fresh blueberry syrup in lemonade, Italian Cream Sodas (click here for how to make Italian Cream Sodas) It’s delicious over ice cream and I will be sharing another recipe using it soon.

Grab yourself some blueberries and let’s get started!

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Sometimes I add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the blueberries to make the syrup… it gives it a great flavor!

This is my new favorite drink.

I add ice to a glass and a couple of tablespoons of blueberry syrup and then fill it up with coconut seltzer. It’s refreshing and delicious and not overly sweet!

Another favorite is adding the blueberry syrup to lemon or lime seltzer! Cool and refreshing and not overly sweet! 

What if the syrup isn’t thick?

It should thicken up like pancake syrup, if you want it thicker, add more sugar or less water next time, to adjust it now, you can re-boil it to thicken it, as it boils water will evaporate and subsequently it will thicken, you can add more sugar that will also thicken it.

If you want it like a “gravy” type of sauce you can add 2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2-3 tablespoon water and stir it into the boiling syrup, it will not be as clear, it will be an opaque color, but it will certainly thicken it.

I’m not sure how thick it is now, how thick you are looking for it to be, syrups aren’t overly thick, I often put mine in a squirt bottle and use it in drinks and such, so it’s not as thin as water, but not thick like gravy.

You can also double the amount of fruit in syrup recipes in this case use 2 cups of blueberries, the pectin in the blueberries will naturally thicken the syrup as well.

Blueberry Syrup @createdbydiane
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Blueberry Syrup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan bring all ingredients to a boil, turn the temperature to medium and cook 2 minutes.
  • Pour mixture into a strainer and press with the back of a spoon or use a berry strainer press to remove all the flesh of the berries.
  • The result is a silky smooth blueberry syrup.
  • Allow the syrup to cool completely before refrigerating, it will keep for up to 4 weeks in the fridge.
  • You can serve it hot over pancakes and go ahead and throw on some blueberries and whipped cream too, that is the way I like them!

Notes

The better the fruit, the better the syrup. It's best to choose sweet delicious berries. If the blueberries you have are not the best tasting, adding in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or lemon extract will help give you a better tasting syrup. Some times we can't control what the berries will taste like, especially if they are not in season.

 

If you do LOVE blueberries you may want to check out these blueberry recipes I’ve made:

 

I often use this Berry Press Strainer. If you make a lot of syrups and sauces and other items with fresh fruit and find you are always pressing things through a strainer, this is GREAT! I love mine.

 

I’m all about sauces and syrup, 

these syrups are amazing. They take only minutes to make and believe me, everyone will LOVE them.

They make great gifts too.

 

24 Comments

  1. Hey, how long does this syrup last? Of course, there aren’t preservatives, but I was just wondering if I kept it in the fridge, how long it would last

    1. On the safe side I say 2 weeks, most of the time I’ve used it by then, I have had some in the fridge for 3 weeks with no problems, like any item without preservatives you’ll typically know when it’s not good, smell, mold etc.

    1. It should thicken up like pancake syrup, if you want it thicker, add more sugar or less water next time, to adjust it now, you can re-boil it to thicken it, as it boils water will evaporate and subsequently it will thicken, you can add more sugar that will also thicken it. If you want it like a “gravy” type of sauce you can add 2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2-3 tablespoon water and stir it into the boiling syrup, it will not be as clear, it will more a more opaque color, but it will certainly thicken it. I’m not sure how thick it is now, how thick you are looking for it to be, syrups aren’t overly thick, I often put mine in a squirt bottle and use it in drinks and such, so it’s not as thin as water, but not thick like gravy.

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