Irresistibly Sweet Blueberry Simple Syrup
A delightful homemade blueberry simple syrup that elevates drinks and desserts with its sweet and tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water: In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add blueberries: Once the sugar has dissolved, toss in the blueberries and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mash the berries: Use a potato masher to break down the blueberries for maximum flavor extraction.
- Steep the syrup: Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup: Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids.
- Store your creation: Keep in a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
For a customized flavor, consider adding herbs or spices during the cooling step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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