Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe
Our blueberry simple syrup recipe shows you how to make a sweet blueberry syrup from scratch. Use it to flavor cocktails, drinks, and sodas!
If you follow our blog then you know Kim and I love to make drinks. We have a good collection of beverages and cocktails.
When I’m craving a refreshing soda, I go for our fizzy bubbly orange drink or our blueberry soda. But, you can’t make a soda without a juice or simple syrup.
Since we already have a raspberry simple syrup, cranberry simple syrup, mint simple syrup, and peach syrup, we decided to add a blueberry simple syrup recipe to the collection.
How do I make homemade sodas?
Creating your own sodas at home is really easy. All you need is a flavored simple syrup for drinks and some club soda or tonic water.
Simply grab a glass, put in some ice, and add the syrup and the carbonated water. Stir the mixture with a spoon.
Go ahead and play with amounts of each ingredient to get the flavor you want. Also, keep an eye on our blog for the next weeks.
Kim and I will be adding a lot of flavored syrups and non-alcoholic drink recipes. We want to be ready for those warm Summer days.
How to make blueberry simple syrup from scratch?
It only takes 4 ingredients to make this recipe. However, you will need a way to strain the syrup and a container with a lid to store it.
First, place the blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon into a medium saucepan. Place the pan over low-medium heat.
Next, let the mixture come to a simmer. You’ll need to stir the syrup until the all the sugar dissolves.
Afterward, it’s a good idea to mash the berries as they cook. Kim used a wooden spoon for that step.
Once the mixture has cooked for about 8-10 minutes, turn off the heat. Then, let the syrup cool for about 10-15 minutes.
At this point, it’s time to strain the blueberry syrup. Typically, we use a mesh sieve to strain our drinks.
But, as long as you have a strainer that keeps the fruit from passing through, it should work perfectly fine.
Last, store the finished syrup in a container with a lid. Of course, a mason jar works perfectly, but you can use whatever you have. Also, store it in your fridge.
That’s it, the blueberry simple syrup recipe is done! Kim and I hope you enjoy the sweet blueberry flavor and wish you all the best 🙂
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 blueberries1 cup granulated sugar1 cup water1 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.
Love this so much! I made this to add with espresso, sparkling water and lemon over ice! I used the pulp for jam on my toast! Yum!
Thank you Jenni! Using the syrup in an espresso drink sounds like a tasty idea! Glad to hear the pulp worked well as a jam. Thank you for sharing and rating the recipe! Have a lovely day 🙂
I would love for this to set up a little thicker. Any suggestions?
Hi Patinka!
One suggestion that we could offer would be to use less water. The recipe calls for 1 cup, but using a half a cup may do the trick. You may want to adjust the sugar accordingly, so it’s not overly sweet. Leave the blueberry amount the same.
Another thing to try is leave a little bit of the blueberry pulp and whole blueberry pieces. That makes it quite a bit thicker, and it has pieces of fruit.
Depending on how you want to use the syrup, a tiny bit of cornstarch slurry added at the very end may do the trick. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 3-4 tablespoons of cold water. Then, slowly whisk it in a little at a time. You may not need all of the slurry. A little goes a long way. Hope that helps! Have a great evening! 🙂
Hi there! I was wondering how long the syrup would last if I put it in the fridge, as I need it on Friday but I made it on a Sunday.
Hi Laura!
It’s good for about a week. Have a great evening! 🙂
I was trying to recreate a blueberry mocha drink that my local coffee shop makes so I was looking for a good blueberry simple syrup and I stumbled upon this recipe, and made it today. Let me just say,, I loved how it came out! Because it’s for coffee, I left out the lemon and added just a bit of vanilla for flavoring and it was superb! I will do the normal recipe with lemon next time I make a blueberry mojito. Thanks a lot!
Can this be frozen?
Hi Katie!
This syrup freezes well in a freezer bag for about 2 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before using, and reheat over low heat in saucepan if desired. Have a great afternoon! 🙂
How long can I store it?
Good Morning Natalie, like it says in the recipe card, it will last about a week when stored in your fridge (in a sealed container). Have a lovely day. 🙂