Can I make this syrup sugar-free?

Yes, just use a sweetener you can use in a 1:1 ratio instead of regular sugar. Remember that the syrup's flavor will change based on what sweetener you use, and it may not last as long. Sugar acts as a preservative here, so leaving it out will significantly cut down how long it stays fresh.

How can I make the syrup shelf-stable?

I recommend always storing the syrup in the fridge because of the blueberries. Plain simple syrup has to have a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar by weight to be shelf-stable. This recipe is measured by volume and the blueberries make it more perishable as well.

Blueberry Simple Syrup

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Blueberry Simple Syrup

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

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!

Total Time25 minutes
Yield1 2/3 cup 1x
DietVegan

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)

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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.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Syrup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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