Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Last Updated on January 20, 2026 by becky

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?

In its most basic form, simple syrup consists of sugar and water. It is often infused with ingredients such as fresh fruit, herbs, and spices, like cranberries, rose petals, or pieces of fresh ginger. 

You’ll find this versatile sweetener in cocktail bars, and in pastry kitchens, where chefs brush the syrup on cakes and cupcakes to keep them fresh and moist. And because it comes in liquid form, simple syrup offers a distinct advantage over sugar cubes or granulated sugar, which can settle at the bottom of cold beverages, or fail to dissolve completely.

This blueberry simple syrup recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Packed with antioxidants and essential nutrients, blueberries make a flavorful (and vibrantly blue!) addition to sweet and savory recipes alike. It requires only three ingredients (granulated sugar, water, and blueberries) and about 15 minutes of prep time, plus an hour or to cool the syrup before straining.

It’s also the perfect make-ahead recipe—blueberry simple syrup will last for several weeks when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Blueberry Syrup Ingredients

To make blueberry simple syrup, you’ll need granulated sugar and fresh blueberries, plus 240 milliliters (1 cup) of water. 

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, 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, 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, here is a video showing the process from start to finish:

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
• Warm up with a mug of blueberry (or “boo berry!”) hot chocolate

Simple Syrup Tips and Tricks

When straining the boiled blueberries, I use a plastic bench scraper to push the mixture through the mesh. And don’t forget to scrape the bottom of the strainer, since the the bulk of the liquid tends to collect there.

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. You can discard the berry pulp/mush with normal household waste, or toss it in the compost bin.

Other simple syrup recipes you might enjoy:

Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Rose Simple Syrup
Orange Simple Syrup
Lavender Simple Syrup
Ginger Simple Syrup

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!

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