Blueberry syrup for drinks
This quick and easy blueberry syrup for drinks can be used for cocktails or kid-friendly recipes.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 quart fresh blueberries rinsed
- zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to make sure all of the sugar is dissolved.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove strips of zest from lemon.
- Add blueberries and lemon zest to the pot. Simmer for 8 - 10 minutes, until berries begin to burst.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve or colander. Do not press on berries (this will make your syrup cloudy, unless you don't mind).
- Refrigerate for up to one week in an airtight container.
Notes
* Use cheesecloth if you do not have a fine mesh strainer.
** Don't toss the blueberries. You can use them in your yogurt for breakfast or folded into a muffin recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g