Blackberry Simple Syrup
This blackberry simple syrup is made with fresh or frozen blackberries. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for tea, lemonade, or cocktails.
You may also love my mint simple syrup and blueberry simple syrup recipes.
Homemade Blackberry Simple Syrup
This blackberry simple syrup is one of those recipes I make every few months for our homemade sodas, teas, and cocktails.
I usually make it with frozen blackberries since they’re easy to keep on hand, but fresh berries work, too.
It works great in iced tea, lemonade, mojitos, and margaritas. You can even drizzle it over ice cream or cheesecake for extra flavor.
How to Make It
Here’s a quick overview explaining how I make this simple syrup. The full recipe including ingredient amounts is further down the page.
Add the blackberries, sugar, and water to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries soften and release their juices. Mash them gently with a potato masher to help everything blend together.
When the sugar dissolves and the syrup turns deep purple in color, remove it from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds. For a stronger flavor, let it steep for a few extra minutes before straining.
Quick Tips
- Frozen berries work perfectly with no need to thaw first.
- For a thicker consistency, simmer a little longer or reduce the water slightly.
Flavor Variations and Natural Sweeteners
If you prefer to skip the refined sugar, honey or maple syrup can be used instead. Both add their own unique flavor and pair nicely with the natural sweetness of the blackberries.
For a more complex flavor, try steeping a sprig of mint, basil, rosemary, or thyme in the warm syrup just before straining. Lavender also works well if you enjoy a subtle floral touch that tastes great with honey.
Ways to Use Blackberry Syrup
This syrup adds a pop of color and flavor to so many recipes. Try it in:
- Iced tea or sparkling water with lemon or lime juice.
- Mojitos, margaritas, or a simple bourbon cocktail. Blackberry margaritas are my favorite!
- Over yogurt, cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, or pound cake.
What to Do with the Leftover Pulp
Don’t toss the blackberry pulp after straining. You can:
- Stir it into yogurt or oatmeal.
- Blend it into smoothies.
- Use it like a quick jam on toast, biscuits, or English muffins.
- Add it to muffin or quick bread batter.
How to Store Leftovers
Store any leftover syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks. You’ll know it’s gone bad if it starts to smell off, look cloudy, or forms any mold.
Blackberry simple syrup freezes well, too. Pour it in ice cube trays to freeze then transfer the cubes to a zip-top bag. Frozen syrup keeps well for up to 2 months.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the blackberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.16 ounces blackberries1 cup granulated sugar½ cup water
- Cook over medium heat until the blackberries break down into a pulp and the sugar dissolves. If necessary, use a potato masher to mash the fruit.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any thick parts.1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Hi, I’m Kimberly Vargo! Comfort food is at the heart of everything I make like easy dinners and sides to desserts, cocktails, and condiments. A lot of my inspiration comes from old family recipes, personal favorites, and vintage cookbooks.
I can’t wait to try this! Do you think it would be ok to can this?
Good Morning Courtney, we hope you enjoy the syrup. In regards to your question, honestly, I don’t know. I’m not familiar with the canning process. We didn’t add any preservatives to the recipe, so I don’t know how long the syrup would last once canned. You can try it and we love to know how it goes and learn about the process. Thank you for commenting and have a lovely day 🙂