Quick & Easy Blueberry Syrup Recipe
Simple blueberry syrup needs only FOUR ingredients to make this delicious, sweet fruit sauce. It is the perfect topping for all your breakfast favorites and extra yummy on cheesecake or spooned on vanilla ice cream.
Servings: 12
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries washed and any stem pieces removed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- To a large, heavy bottomed skillet add the prepared blueberries, 3/4 cups water, and sugar. Set the heat to medium high & gently whisk to combine- until the sugar's dissolved.
- Bring the blueberry mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer.
- Add the remaining water and cornstarch to a small mixing bowl. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- Pour the slurry slowly into the blueberry mixture, whisking constantly until it's completely incorporated.
- Allow the blueberry syrup to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, just until it's reached your preferred thickness.
- Whisk in the lemon juice, and immediately remove the skillet from heat.
- Allow to cool (so it's not burning hot), then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Though fresh blueberries are best, frozen ones will also work. If using frozen berries make sure they thaw completely before incorporating them into the recipe.
- While the blueberries do burst and break down during cooking, if you prefer a thinner syrup you can use the back of a wooden spoon to mash them in the skillet before serving or storing.
- Don't want to use blueberries? You can sub blackberries or raspberries.
- This recipe can easily be halved or doubled, as needed. As is, the recipe makes roughly 4-5 cups of syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg