Description
This Blueberry Simple Syrup is the perfect summer syrup for cocktails, mocktails, lattes, or drizzled over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. It's super easy to make and so delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 cups wild blueberries (fresh or frozen, or sub 2 cups regular blueberries)
- 1 cup cane sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add blueberries, cane sugar, and water to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Take the mixture off the heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to press down on them to get as much juice out as possible.
- Pour it into a glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Wait until the syrup is completely cool before closing the jar.
Notes
Storing: Store the syrup in a glass jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. The syrup never freezes fully due to the sugar content so it's easy to use straight from the freezer.
Leftover blueberries: You can reserve the blueberries to use on oatmeal, pancakes, toast, or ice cream as you would jam. Store them in the fridge for up to a week.