Blueberry syrup for drinks
This quick and easy blueberry syrup for drinks can be used for cocktails or kid-friendly recipes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 quart fresh blueberries rinsed
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
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: 0.25cup | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg