Blueberry Simple Syrup is the best way to use up fresh summer berries. It’s perfect for sweetening cocktails, drizzling over your favorite breakfast foods, or pouring over rich desserts like cheesecake or pound cake. Make this homemade staple with just 3 simple ingredients!
Combine blueberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Cook until sugar is dissolved and blueberries burst open, about 5 minutes. Mash blueberries with the back of a spoon.
Into a large measuring cup or container with a pour spout, strain blueberries from the syrup using a fine mesh sieve. Discard blueberry skins. Mix in lemon juice and allow syrup to cool completely.
Store in a glass bottle or jar in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Add to drinks, pancakes, yogurt parfaits, or drizzle on top of cakes to keep them moist.
Makes about 1 ½ cups simple syrup.
Notes
Make sure to mash the blueberries well before straining. This is going to ensure your syrup has the best, sweet blueberry flavor and a smooth consistency.
Use white granulated sugar. This recipe has not been tested with other sweeteners.