Description
A sweet and vibrant homemade blueberry syrup made with fresh or frozen blueberries, perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or mixing into beverages.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (10 oz) blueberries
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp blueberry juice (or grape/apple juice, divided)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, 1 cup water, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, until blueberries burst and release their juices.
- For a thicker syrup, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the blueberry mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract (if using).
- For a smooth syrup, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove skins and seeds. For a chunkier syrup, leave as is or lightly mash with a fork.
- Let cool completely before transferring to a jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar.
- For a richer syrup, replace water with apple juice or orange juice.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Great for cocktails, lemonades, or as a topping for yogurt and oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg