Description
This Blueberry Simple Syrup is great for cocktails, mocktails, lattes, or poured over pancakes and waffles. 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 saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir often in the beginning to make sure the sugar melts properly.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Take the syrup off the heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or a bowl. You can reserve the blueberries to use on oatmeal, pancakes, toast, or ice cream as you would jam.
- Pour 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
Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
