This easy Blueberry Sauce/Syrup is a versatile fruit topping that works beautifully warm or chilled. Whether you spoon it over pancakes or swirl it into drinks, the consistency is just right. Leave it thick for a sauce, or strain it for a smooth syrup.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Versatile texture: this recipe works both as a sauce and syrup.
Minimal ingredients: just blueberries, sugar, and water.
Multi-use: use it in drinks, desserts, or even savory glazes.
No thickeners: naturally thickens slightly as it simmers.
Ingredients you'll need
- fresh blueberries: or frozen
- granulated sugar: adds sweetness
- water
- lemon juice: brightens the flavor of the blueberries; or yuzu juice
How to make blueberry sauce/syrup
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and water.
Simmer over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, mashing the blueberries slightly as they cook.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
For sauce: leave the softened berries in for a chunky texture.
For syrup: strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth syrup.
Pour into a clean, sterile glass.
Let cool completely, cover and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
How to use
Serve the blueberry sauce warm or chilled. Use the homemade blueberry syrup in an iced blueberry matcha latte, lemonade, sparkling earl grey tea or water.
Swirl into yogurt, oatmeal or chia pudding, drizzle over vanilla ice cream or waffles, or use a glaze over smoked duck or chicken.
Variations
Add in earl grey syrup or earl grey extract, lavender extract or lavender syrup for a floral blueberry flavor.
Expert tips
For a thicker syrup: simmer a few minutes longer for a more richer consistency.
Use the strained berries in smoothies, yogurt, or oatmeal.
Let syrup cool fully before using in cold beverages.
Double or triple the recipe to make a larger batch.
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Blueberry Syrup/Sauce
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Ingredients
- 150 g (1 C) fresh blueberries or frozen
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 60 ml water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and water.
- Simmer over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, mashing the blueberries slightly as they cook.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- For sauce: leave the softened berries in for a chunky texture.
- For syrup: strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth syrup.
- Pour into a clean, sterile glass.
- Let cool completely, cover and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Healthy World Cuisine
So deep and rich and packed with antioxidants. This delightful blueberry syrup is sure to please.
Michelle
Yes! Blueberries are one of our all-time favorite fruits! Thanks Bobbi!