Elevate Summer Drinks with Homemade Blackberry Simple Syrup
This blackberry simple syrup is just that… simple and delicious! It is the perfect way to easily elevate any summer drink, from blackberry lemonade to cocktails!
Occasionally I will find myself with an abundance of fresh berries in the house, especially during the spring and summer seasons! I love using them in a variety of desserts, like this strawberry shortcake recipe or blueberry crisp.
If you’re like me and looking for another creative way to use up fresh berries, simple syrup is definitely the way to go! It is a great way to easily elevate any drink or dessert. Luckily, making your own simple syrup at home is super easy! Simply add equal parts water, sugar, and fresh fruit of your choice to a saucepan and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit has had a chance to infuse. Let it cool and then transfer to a mason jar or other storage container of choice for use in a variety of recipes. It is a delicious way to add a subtle blackberry flavor to recipes- no store-bought syrup required!
Let’s make it, shall we?
Ingredients You’ll Need
Tips for Preparing to Make This Recipe
- Blackberries: Fresh or frozen will work in this recipe.
- Sugar: White sugar is traditionally used in simple syrup recipes, but you can swap it out for other sweeteners if you prefer. Honey, maple syrup, brown sugar or coconut sugar will all work as substitutes. Just be aware they may give the syrup a slightly different flavor.
- Variations: Swap out the blackberries for other berries or fresh herbs, add a splash of lemon juice, fresh lime juice or vanilla extract to the recipe… whatever strikes your fancy!
- Storage: I like using glass flip top bottles for simple syrups because they are easy to pour. Glass mason jars are also a good option for easy storage in the fridge. When stored properly, this simple syrup will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below!
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Step by Step Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and fresh blackberries. Heat this mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the simple syrup mixture to a boil, and then turn the heat down to low to let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once the syrup has thickened slightly and is a beautiful dark purple, remove from heat. Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, or simply pick the blackberries out of the syrup with a spoon.
- Let cool to room temperature before adding the strained syrup to an airtight container.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Recipe Ideas
This blackberry simple syrup is extremely versatile for use in so many recipes! I love to mix it into my iced tea in the summertime, but its also great in other drink recipes, including homemade cocktails (blackberry margarita anyone?), mocktails, lemonade, and desserts! I’ve heard its especially delicious when heated up and spooned over homemade vanilla ice cream (wink wink).
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Blackberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and fresh blackberries. Heat this mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the simple syrup mixture to a boil, and then turn the heat down to low to let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once the syrup has thickened slightly and is a beautiful dark purple, remove from heat. Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, or simply pick the blackberries out of the syrup with a spoon.
- Let cool to room temperature before adding the strained syrup to an airtight container.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
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- Blackberries: Fresh or frozen will work in this recipe.
- Sugar: White sugar is traditionally used in simple syrup recipes, but you can swap it out for other sweeteners if you prefer. Honey, maple syrup, brown sugar or coconut sugar will all work as substitutes. Just be aware they may give the syrup a slightly different flavor.
- Variations: Swap out the blackberries for other berries or fresh herbs, add a splash of lemon juice, fresh lime juice or vanilla extract to the recipe… whatever strikes your fancy!
- Storage: I like using glass flip top bottles for simple syrups because they are easy to pour. Glass mason jars are also a good option for easy storage in the fridge. When stored properly, this simple syrup will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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