Description
This homemade blueberry syrup is a sweet and tangy topping made from fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cheesecake, this syrup is easy to make and brings vibrant blueberry flavor to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Syrup Ingredients
- 16 ounces blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium-size saucepan, stir together the blueberries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat to begin heating the mixture.
- Bring to a boil and simmer: Slowly bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to develop and the syrup to thicken.
- Add vanilla: After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the syrup.
- Serve: Pour the blueberry syrup over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cheesecake for a delicious fruity topping.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries based on availability.
- For a smoother syrup, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve after cooking to remove blueberry skins and seeds.
- Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry syrup, homemade syrup, blueberry topping, pancake syrup, fruit syrup, easy syrup recipe
