Homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup - Perfect For Drinks
Tangy, sweet and bursting with flavor, this homemade blueberry simple syrup is perfect for all drinks. Easy to make with all natural ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries halved (330 grams)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar 140 grams
- ⅓ cup water 70 grams
Instructions
- Wash and halve the blueberries. Place them into a medium saucepan with sugar and water.
- Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture starts boiling, then reduce heat to low and mash the blueberries with a spoon or fork. Simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, then use a sieve to remove the fruit flesh. Don’t throw away the fruit, they are a great yogurt topping!
- Return the syrup to the saucepan and simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Cool down completely, then store in an airtight glass or bottle.
Notes
Blueberries – you can also use frozen fruit for this recipe. If using frozen, cooking time will be slightly longer and you can halve the water quantity.
Nutritional value is estimative and is calculated per serving, without any optional ingredients. This recipe makes around 1 cup of syrup, which is about 6 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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