Description
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!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
