Blueberry Syrup for Drinks

glass container for deep purple blueberry syrup. fresh blueberries are scattered around the scene. a container of sugar and navy and white checkered linen sit in the background, with a glass container of water in the foreground.

5 from 8 votes

This quick and easy blueberry syrup is perfect for sweetening cocktails, mocktails, teas, and sodas as well as topping pancakes, waffles, and French toast!

Prep Time1

Cook Time9

Resting Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 71kcal

Author: Meredith

Ingredients

1 C granulated sugar
1 C water
1 C fresh blueberries (rinsed, stems removed)

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally and smashing blueberries to help release juices, until the sugar has dissolved (approximately 10 minutes)
Remove from heat and allow to steep for 30 minutes - 1 hours.
Pour cooled liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or liquid measuring cup to remove fruit.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Use frozen blueberries. If blueberries aren't in season, frozen blueberries will work just fine. Replace one-for-one.
Use more blueberries. Increase the 1 cup noted with 1 pint of blueberries if desired. This will just add more blueberry flavor and natural sweetness to your syrup.
Add lemon. You can also add a splash of lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon) to your blueberry syrup if desired.

Storage

Store your homemade blueberry simple syrup in an airtight container in your fridge for up to two weeks.

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