Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.16 ounces fresh blueberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to smash the blueberries as they cook. Allow the mixture to continue to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the fruit has broken down.
- Remove from heat, and allow the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes or longer if desired. Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve to remove the fruit pieces.
- Store the syrup in a sealed container in your fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 2-ounces. Actual calories will vary.
- Use the blueberry syrup to flavor sodas, alcohol based drinks, or as a drizzle for desserts. This syrup is slightly thinner than pancake syrup but could be used as a pancake topping.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
129
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
45
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
31
g
34
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
31
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
