Name: Blueberry Simple Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 18 ounces fresh or frozen blueberries; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (OPTIONAL)

Bursting with sweet and slightly tart blueberries, this homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup will elevate your lemonades, pancakes, and cocktails with the essence of pure summer goodness.

Blueberry Simple Syrup

This simple syrup is absolutely wonderful, loaded with sweet and fruity flavors. And, it comes together so simply and quickly, it’s hard to justify using store bought varieties, once you’ve tried this blueberry simple syrup recipe.

The blueberries and lemon juice add such a bright notes to pancakes. I adore it. And, anyone who has been following the blog knows that I love me some pancakes. So, this blueberry simple syrup was an immediate hit.

The lemon juice in this recipe is absolutely optional. But that said, you’re missing out if you skip it. The citrus pairs so well with blueberries, that in my baking I almost always find a way to combine the two.

If you’re looking for a way to wow your friends and family at the next brunch or get together, you cannot go wrong with a homemade simple syrup like this. I get asked how to make this every time I serve it.

an action shot of water being poured over the sugar and blueberries in a pot

Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

fresh or frozen blueberries
sugar
water
fresh lemon juice (OPTIONAL)

bringing the blueberry mixture to a boil on the stove in a metal pot

How to Make Blueberry Simple Syrup

Start by adding the berries, sugar, and water to a medium saucepan, and bring the mix to a boil.

When the berries have softened and begin to burst, reduce the heat to a simmer.

the blueberries have boiled in the pot, and are ready to reduce heat

Continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, until the berries have broken down completely and the liquid turns a deep shade of purple. Then, remove the pan from the heat.

Place a fine mesh strainer over a mixing bowl, and pour the blueberry mixture through it.

a spoon shows the color of the liquid above the pot of simmering blueberry mixture.

After straining, discard the strained bits. If desired, add a tiny splash of lemon juice to the strained syrup.

Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring to a glass jar for storage in the refrigerator. The syrup will keep for several weeks.

a close up shot, showing the contents of the strainer ready to throw away.

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a vertically aligned shot of a clear glass carafe of blueberry simple syrup with a tea towel visible in the backgorund and blueberries scattered across the wooden tabletop.

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