Blueberry Simple Syrup

Course: Drinks, Flavored Syrup

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Steep and Cool Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: cup

Calories: 29kcal

Author: Emily

A colorful and delicious Blueberry Simple Syrup that is perfect to add to cocktails, mocktails, and desserts!

Place all of the ingredients into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir and mash the berries with a masher. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down the heat to medium and cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to steep as it cools for at least 1 hour. Strain the solids from the liquid using a fine-mesh sieve you can save the solids for another treat!).
Pour the syrup into a sealable bottle or jar and store it in the fridge. The syrup will last in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 weeks.

Allow the syrup to cool completely before pouring it into a sealable bottle or jar. Store the syrup in the fridge.
This homemade syrup will last in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 weeks. You can also freeze this syrup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
If you want a thicker consistency closer to maple syrup, you can make a slurry of 1 tablespoon of water and ½ tablespoon of cornstarch. Whisk the two ingredients together in a small bowl and then stir them into the mixture after cooking.