Name: Blueberry Simple Syrup
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 105 grams granulated sugar (1 cup); 100 grams fresh blueberries (3/4 cup); 225 milliliters water (1 cup)

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Made with fresh blueberries and granulated sugar, this easy-to-prepare blueberry simple syrup recipe makes a sweet addition to summer beverages including iced coffee, iced tea, and lemonade.

Why Do I Love This Blueberry Syrup Recipe?

Simple syrup consists of sugar and water, infused with ingredients such as fresh fruit, herbs and spices.

Because it comes in liquid form, this sweetener offers a distinct advantage over granulated sugar, which can settle at the bottom of cold beverages, or fail to dissolve completely. Stir it into a cocktail or glass of lemonade, and the sweetness will distribute itself evenly throughout the food or beverage you’ve prepared, guaranteeing sweetness in every sip.

Thanks to its versatility, simple syrups remain a staple in cocktail bars. You’ll also find it in pastry kitchens, where chefs brush the syrup on cakes and cupcakes to keep them fresh and moist, adding to their overall flavor and texture.

Packed with antioxidants and essential nutrients, blueberries make a flavorful (and vibrantly blue!) addition to sweet and savory recipes alike. They’re great in smoothies, salads, muffins, pancakes, brownies, and hand pies, or simply enjoyed on their own. And boiling the berries into a simple syrup offers even more possibilities.

This simple syrup requires only three ingredients—granulated sugar, water, and blueberries—and about 15 minutes of prep time, plus an hour or to cool the syrup. It’s also a great make-ahead recipe. Simple syrup will last for several weeks when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

How to Make Blueberry Syrup

Preparing your own simple syrup at home is much cheaper than buying the pre-made stuff. (A bottle of store-bought blueberry simple syrup costs about $20 USD). A bag of granulated sugar won’t break the bank, and blueberries hit their seasonal peak in early summer, making homemade blueberry simple syrup a budget-friendly option.

To make this blueberry simple syrup, you’ll start by boiling granulated sugar, fresh blueberries, and water in a saucepan until the berries break down and turn to mush. After allowing the mixture to cool, you’ll pass it through a fine mesh strainer to separate the berries from the syrup.

And that’s it! Making simple syrup is actually very easy to do. In addition to the ingredients and method, I’ve included step-by-step process photos in the recipe below.

Ways to Use Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Use it as a soaking syrup for homemade cakes and cupcakes
Sweeten a pitcher of iced tea or lemonade
Drizzle it over French toast, waffles, or pancakes for breakfast
Stir it into yogurt, cottage cheese, or oatmeal, along with a spoonful of fresh or frozen blueberries
Make summer cocktails like a blueberry daiquiri or blueberry gin fizz

Simple Syrup Tips and Tricks

When passing the boiled blueberries through the strainer, I find it helpful to use a bench scraper to push the mixture through. And don’t forget to scrape the bottom of the strainer—I always notice that the bulk of the liquid tends to collect here.

Pay attention during the straining step! Don’t make the all-too-common cooking mistake of straining your infused syrup directly into the sink! In this recipe, you want to retain the liquid, not the berries. Discard the berry pulp/mush, or toss it in the compost bin.

Other recipes you might enjoy:

Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Rhubarb and Strawberry Lemonade

And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!