If you're looking for a delicious way to improve your breakfast game, this blueberry syrup recipe is your new best friend. Imagine pouring a warm, sweet, and slightly tangy blueberry syrup over your fluffy pancakes or crispy French toast—it's pure breakfast bliss!
We love to serve this syrup over our Sourdough French Toast Recipe or these Easy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats.
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Blueberry syrup is a simple addition to many dishes. It brings a burst of blueberry flavor that can make pancakes, French toast, ice cream, and even savory dishes taste better. This syrup is not only delicious but also easy to make at home with a few readily available ingredients.
If you like this blueberry syrup recipe, you may also love our Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Turnovers, or our Blueberry Waffles.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Deliciously Fresh Flavor: Made with real blueberries, this syrup is loaded with natural sweetness.
- Simple and Quick: Ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy mornings.
- Versatile: Ideal for a variety of dishes from breakfast to dessert.
- The Best Ingredients: Uses fresh or frozen blueberries, making it a wholesome choice.
Blueberry Syrup Ingredients
- Blueberries: Fresh or frozen blueberries work well for this recipe. Have excess berries you need to use up? Try our Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler!
- Sugar: Granulated sugar adds the right amount of sweetness.
- Water: Essential for creating the syrup consistency.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a touch of acidity to balance the sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor of the syrup.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Sugar: Use honey or maple syrup as a natural sweetener.
- Flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced syrup.
How to Make Blueberry Syrup
STEP ONE: Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 cup of sugar, and ½ cup of water. Stir well.
STEP TWO: Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries break down and the syrup thickens.
STEP THREE: Add Lemon Juice and Vanilla
Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the blueberry flavor.
STEP FOUR: Strain the Syrup
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the blueberry solids. Press down with a spoon to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the solids.
Expert Tips for Success
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✔️ DO Let simmer for a thicker syrup.
✔️ DO Skip the straining step if you enjoy a chunkier syrup.
Storage
Store the blueberry syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat by microwaving in 30-second intervals until warm.
Recipe FAQs
Blueberry syrup is incredibly versatile. You can drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, French toast, and ice cream. It also works well as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, and cocktails.
Yes, you can freeze homemade blueberry syrup. Store it in a freezer-safe container, leaving some space at the top for expansion. It will keep well for up to three months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before use.
To make your blueberry syrup thicker, let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can mix a small amount of cornstarch with water and add it to the syrup while it's simmering, stirring continuously until it thickens.
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Blueberry Syrup Recipe
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Fine mesh sieve
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 cup of sugar, and ½ cup of water. Stir well.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries break down and the syrup thickens.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the blueberry flavor.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the blueberry solids. Press down with a spoon to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the solids.
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Notes
- Sugar: Use honey or maple syrup as a natural sweetener.
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