Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Blueberry Syrup, a perfect way to elevate your breakfast experience. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh or frozen blueberries with a hint of lemon juice, creating a vibrant syrup that’s both sweet and tangy. In just under 20 minutes, you’ll have a luscious topping that transforms pancakes, waffles, and desserts into gourmet treats. Whether you’re hosting brunch or simply looking to brighten up your weekday mornings, this versatile syrup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp blueberry juice (or grape/apple juice)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, 1 cup of juice, and sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 6-10 minutes until many blueberries burst.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining juice and cornstarch until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and simmer for an additional minute while stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- For a smoother syrup, strain through a mesh sieve if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg