The Perfect Simple Blueberry Syrup Recipe
on Jun 09, 2025
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Make a simply sweet blueberry syrup recipe to use on pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. It’s easy to make and great as an alternative to traditional maple syrup.
This syrup is perfect on pancakes or biscuits. And it would make an excellent dip for bunny pancakes!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Homemade syrup made with fresh fruit.
- Great with breakfast or dessert.
- Quick and easy recipe.
Ingredients Needed
Here is a preview of what you need for this blueberry syrup. Please see the ingredients and detailed instructions in the recipe card.
How to Make Blueberry Syrup
This easy syrup is quick and easy to pull together. Fresh ingredients really add to the flavor.
Step 1: Wash and zest the lemon. Squeeze juice and set aside in a separate bowl.
Step 2: Wash and add blueberries to a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil and smash the blueberries. A potato masher or pastry blender works well for this.
Step 3: Over a large bowl, strain the blueberry juice in a mesh strainer to remove the skin and stems.
Step 4: Return blueberry juice to the saucepan and boil with lemon zest and sugar. Add lemon juice and return to a boil. Cool completely and serve.
Recipe Tips
Store leftover syrup in an airtight container and refrigerate between uses.
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Blueberry Syrup
Ingredients
- 5 cups blueberries
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the lemon, then zest it using a zester grater or small cheese grater. Set the zest aside in a small bowl.
- Cut the lemon in half, then squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Set aside.
- Rinse the blueberries, and add them to a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water. Smash the berries as much as possible using a potato masher or pastry blender.
- Bring the berries to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and set a timer for 15 minutes.
- Once the berries have simmered for a while, give them a quick stir and mash any remaining whole blueberries. Using a fine mesh strainer (and bowl underneath), strain out the blueberry skins and stems. I used the back of a spoon to get as much liquid out as possible.
- Pour the syrup back into the saucepan. Add in the lemon zest and granulated sugar, then stir to combine. Bring this mixture to a boil, then let it simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice to the saucepan and bring to a boil once more. Let this boil for about 2 minutes.
- Let the syrup cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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