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Homemade Blueberry Syrup Recipe

This easy blueberry syrup recipe uses simple ingredients and takes just about 10 minutes to prepare. It’s perfect for pouring over pancakes, waffles, French toast, and ice cream.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 85kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cornstarch. Whisk until combined, then add the blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Over medium high heat, bring to a boil for about 1 minute, or until the berries are soft and plump.
  • Remove from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and stir.
  • Allow the berry syrup to cool slightly before serving with pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, and more.  Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store in a jar or another airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month, or frozen for up to 6 months. To thaw, transfer to the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg