Blueberry Simple Syrup
I started using this recipe for lattes but quickly realized you can add it to lots of things. My current non-coffee-related favorite is adding it to sparkling water for a little treat for the kids! This recipe makes 8 oz of blueberry syrup. A serving size is considered 1/2 oz, which is equivalent to 2 pumps of syrup at a coffee shop.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 potato masher or something similar, whatever you have on hand to mash the berries
- 1 strainer
- 1 air-tight container to store your syrup in
Ingredients
- .5 cup cane sugar (or you can use white granulated sugar)
- .5 cup water
- 1 cup blueberries (you can use fresh or frozen... I used frozen since I had them on hand)
Instructions
- Pour sugar and water into your saucepan over medium heat
- Stir to combine the sugar and water
- Add blueberries and mash them (if they are frozen, let them soften a few minutes before mashing)
- Bring to a boil while continually stirring, make sure all the sugar fully dissolves
- Remove from heat and cool completely
- Strain the blueberries (save them for other recipes!) and collect the syrup
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge for about 2 weeks
Notes
You can save the blueberry compote and use it in another recipe!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5ozCalories: 29kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.03mg
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