Easy Homemade Blueberry Syrup Recipe for Summer Drinks
This easy homemade blueberry syrup is a vibrant, sweet, and fruity sauce made from fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Perfect for drinks, pancakes, waffles, desserts, and summer refreshments, it adds bright berry flavor to anything it touches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse blueberries if using fresh and remove any stems.
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, water, and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes until blueberries soften and burst.
- Lightly mash berries with a spoon to release more juice.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla if using.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or jar, pressing gently on solids.
- Let syrup cool completely before storing in a sealed container.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing.
- For thicker syrup, simmer a few extra minutes.
- Straining creates a smooth syrup, but you can skip it for a chunkier texture.
- Store in a clean glass jar to maintain freshness.
- Shake or stir before each use if separation occurs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
