This homemade blueberry simple syrup recipe is a quick and easy way to mix juicy, fruity sweet blueberry flavor from real berries into all of your hot and cold drinks!
Simple syrups are one of the best ways to incorporate seasonal flavors into your beverages. With over 10 years of experience in crafting beverages at home, I know what it takes to make a delicious, flavorful beverage.
Use this blueberry simple syrup to make homemade blueberry lemonade to share with the whole family. You can also use this homemade syrup for blueberry cocktails like this sparkling blueberry vodka lemonade! I also love using it to add blueberry flavor to my coffee!
why this blueberry syrup recipe works:
🫐 bursting with berry flavor. Blueberries are sweet, slightly sour, and full of tangy flavor. This syrup creates a liquid burst of flavor while playing up the sweet taste of the berries.
🙌 easy to make. This fruit-infused syrup is a great recipe to make if you’re a beginner cook or if you’re cooking with kids in the kitchen.
🤩 impressive & inventive. Get ready to wow your friends and family at your next gathering with your ingenious use of blueberries! You can add this syrup to any beverage you like, from iced tea to cocktails!
🛒 ingredients
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 how to make blueberry simple syrup step-by-step
Step 1: Wash your blueberries and set them aside. Add the water to your saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat.
Step 2: Add the sugar to the saucepan and give it a good stir.
Step 3: When the sugar has dissolved, add your blueberries to the sugar water and simmer the mix over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. The liquid will reduce a bit, that’s okay!
Step 4: Add the lemon juice if you are using it, then take the pan off the heat.
Step 5: Strain the mix through a mesh sieve, using a spatula to help squeeze the juice out.
Step 6: Store your finished syrup in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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💡tips & tricks for getting it right
🍽️ how to use your flavored simple syrup
cocktail recipes
Use blueberry simple syrup in place of regular simple syrup in any cocktail recipe. Blueberry works especially well in vodka and gin-based recipes!
- sparkling blueberry vodka lemonade – a classic summer beverage gets a sparkling makeover with this creative cocktail.
- blueberry lemon drop martini – make a flavorful martini using this syrup, vodka, and lemon juice!
- blueberry mojito– berries and mint work very well together! Use your syrup to give a blueberry twist to this classic rum cocktail!
mocktail recipes
You can also use this liquid sweetener to add fruity flavor to your favorite beverages without alcohol! I especially love using it in iced coffee and iced tea!
- blueberry lemonade – add this simple syrup to a lemonade recipe instead of granulated sugar for a berry twist!
- homemade blueberry soda pop – simple syrup + soda water = homemade blueberry soda!
- blueberry lattes – add in blueberry syrup to your morning latte for a delightful pick-me-up.
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- too thick – blueberries are very high in pectin, meaning they will easily gel up if heated for long at high temperatures. If you end up with a thicker syrup, you can thin it out by adding a bit more water, 2 TBSP at a time until it reaches the consistency you like.
- too thin – if your syrup isn’t thick enough, you can allow it to cook at a low simmer for longer. This lets more of the water evaporate and creates what is known as a rich syrup, which has a higher sugar to water ratio.
- too sour – if your blueberries are not fully ripe, they may have a very sour taste. You can reheat your syrup and add in more sugar 50g (1/4 cup) at a time until you get the desired sweetness level you like.
🔆 top tip
Try freezing simple syrups into smaller squeeze bottles for whenever the mood strikes! It’s a great way to keep flavorful syrups on hand throughout the year!
♻️ customize your blueberry syrup
- frozen berries – if you don’t have fresh blueberries on hand, you can make this recipe using frozen blueberries!
- lavender – the addition of culinary grade lavender (dried or fresh) plays so nicely with blueberries!
- vanilla or cinnamon – add in half of a vanilla pod or a cinnamon stick while the syrup simmers to create a wonderfully comforting blueberry spiced syrup.
🧰 equipment needed & storage tips
Check out this post here for the ultimate guide of tools you need when you’re making syrups at home!
🫙 how to store homemade simple syrup
Store your blueberry syrup in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks. You can also freeze your syrup for longer storage.
💬 q+a
How long does the blueberry syrup last for?
Your syrup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or you can freeze it for up to three months and defrost it to add to your favorite drinks later.
Do I need to refrigerate the syrup?
Yes. This syrup stores best in the fridge. Do not leave your simple syrup out for longer than 3-4 hours at room temperature.
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Blueberry Simple Syrup (Easy Syrup for Drinks and More)
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Equipment
- 1 1.5-quart saucepan
- 1 fine mesh strainer
- 1 storage container
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 148 g blueberries fresh or frozen, washed if fresh (1 cup)
- 200 g sugar granulated (1 cup)
- 236 g water filtered (1 cup)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed, optional
Instructions
- Wash 148 g (1 cup) of fresh blueberries and set them aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 200 g of sugar (1 cup) with 236 g of water (1 cup) and heat it over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, add in the 148 g (1 cup) of blueberries and 1 tbsp of fresh squeezed lemon juice (if using) and simmer over medium heat for 15 mintes. If you want your syrup to be thicker, simmer it for a bit longer, up to 30 minutes, until more water reduces.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the berries.
- Store your simple syrup in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.
