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Blueberry Syrup (Homemade)

Beverages

6-8 Servings (¾ Cup)
Prep 2 min
Cook 10–12 min
Total 14 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (or sugar)
  • ½ cup water (optional — use less or omit for a thicker syrup)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, for flavor depth)

Equipments:

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve (optional, for smooth syrup)
  • Clean glass jar or bottle
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free

Features:

20 minutes or less

Gluten-Free

Grain-Free

Soy-Free

Nut-Free

Oil-Free

Refined Sugar-Free

Nutrition:

Servings 2 tbsp Calories 15 Carbohydrates 4g Fat 0g Fiber 0.5g Protein 0.2g
Monounsaturated 0g Polyunsaturated 0g Saturated 0g Trans 0g
Vitamin A 1mcg Vitamin C 5mg Vitamin D 0mg
Calcium 3mg Iron 0.1mg Potassium 30mg
Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 2mg Sugar 3g Anthocyanins 30mg

Make Now

Instructions:

  1. Combine
    In a small saucepan, add 1 cup blueberries, ⅓ cup maple syrup, and ½ cup water (if using). Stir to combine.
  2. Simmer
    Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 10–12 minutes until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Flavor
    Optionally stir in 1 tsp lemon juice and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Simmer 1 more minute.
  4. Strain or Keep Chunky
    For a smooth syrup, strain through a fine mesh sieve. For a chunky compote-style syrup, leave as is.
  5. Cool and Store
    Let cool, then transfer to a clean jar. Refrigerate for up to 7 days.
Why These Ingredients
Common Mistakes, Notes, Prep in Advance, Storage, Swaps & Tips

Notes:

  • Fresh blueberries make a lighter syrup; frozen blueberries release more juice and give a deeper color.
  • Omit water or use less when using frozen berries — they release plenty of liquid on their own.

Storage:

  • Keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Shake before use.

Swaps:

  • Use raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries with the same method.
  • Swap maple syrup for cane sugar or agave.

Tips:

  • Strain for a smooth, clear syrup for lattes and cocktails. Leave chunky for pancakes and yogurt.