Quick and flavorful blueberry simple syrup made with fresh or frozen berries. Use it for lemonade, iced tea, pancakes, or yogurt bowls. Homemade goodness in minutes.
If you love adding a burst of fruity sweetness to your drinks or breakfast dishes, this Easy Blueberry Simple Syrup is the perfect little recipe to keep in your back pocket. Around our house, we’re always finding ways to use up summer berries, and this syrup is one of the simplest and tastiest ways to enjoy blueberries all year long.
Whether you have a bowl of fresh berries from the garden or a bag of frozen blueberries in the freezer, you can whip this up in just a few minutes.
This blueberry syrup is bright, sweet, and full of real fruit flavor. Drizzle it over pancakes, swirl it into yogurt, sweeten iced tea, or turn a simple lemonade into something special.
With just three main ingredients and a few minutes of simmering, you’ll have a homemade syrup that tastes far better than anything from the store.
Why This Recipe Works
- Uses fresh or frozen blueberries
- Ready in 15 minutes
- Only 3 simple ingredients
- Perfect for drinks, breakfast, and desserts
- Kid-approved and great for meal prep
Easy Blueberry Simple Syrup with Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Blueberries fresh or frozen berries
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice optional but brightens the flavor
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice if using to a medium saucepan.1 Cup Blueberries, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Cup Water, 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar melts. Then reduce heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes. This helps the blueberries burst and release their juices.
- Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl or jar to remove the skins. You can press gently for a stronger blueberry flavor, or skip pressing for a clearer syrup. Tip. I like to use a cheesecloth or clean thin cotton kitchen towel inside of the strainer. I like to use my simple syrup for flavoring beverages the most so this helps with a clear syrup.
- Let the syrup cool, then transfer it to a jar and refrigerate.
Your Own Private Notes
Notes
Recipe Variations
One of the things we love about simple syrups on the homestead is how easy they are to adapt to whatever fruit you have on hand. This blueberry version works wonderfully with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or mixed berries. Perfect for using up seasonal harvests or the last bit of fruit in the freezer. If you’re working with raspberries or blackberries, you may want to strain out the seeds for a smoother, clearer syrup. A fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth does the job well. Straining vs. leaving blueberries in. This is personal preference. Some people like a smooth, infused syrup (classic simple syrup style), while others enjoy the fruit pieces for texture and flavor. Thin vs. thick syrup. The syrup will be fairly thin if you stick to the standard sugar-to-water ratio. For a syrup that’s thick enough to drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or homemade yogurt, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with ½ tablespoon water to make a simple slurry. Stir it into the syrup just before bringing everything to a boil. It will thicken slightly as it simmers, giving you a richer, more spoonable texture. Perfect for breakfast around the homestead table. Refrigerating overnight to thicken. This is a gentle, natural way to slightly increase viscosity without extra ingredients. Great for those who prefer a hands-off method. Adjusting sweetness. The traditional simple syrup ratio is 1:1 sugar to water, but that it can be adjusted. Adjust and apapt the recipe to your family’s preferences.Nutrition
Keep It Thin for Drinks
If you’re planning to use your blueberry syrup in lemonade, iced tea, cocktails, or mocktails, it’s best to leave it in its original, thin form. A thinner syrup blends easily into cold drinks, giving you that sweet, fruity flavor without needing extra stirring or heating. You can always thicken a small portion later if you decide you want to drizzle it over pancakes or desserts.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Keeps for 2–3 weeks in a sealed jar.
- Freezer: Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
If your syrup thickens in the fridge, warm the jar in a bowl of warm water or heat in a pan with water in on low on the stove for a minute or two.
Ways to Use Blueberry Simple Syrup
This syrup is incredibly versatile! Try it in:
- Blueberry lemonade
- Homemade sodas
- Sweet tea or iced tea
- Cocktails and mocktails
- Pancakes or waffles
- Yogurt bowls and oatmeal
- Ice cream toppings
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes! Frozen blueberries actually give a deeper color and work wonderfully.
Can I reduce the sugar?
You can, but the syrup will be thinner and won’t last as long.
Is this syrup gluten-free?
Yes, blueberries, sugar, and water are naturally gluten-free.
Bright, fruity, and quick to make, this Easy Blueberry Simple Syrup is a staple for any farmhouse kitchen. Using fresh or frozen blueberries, you can enjoy it in lemonade, iced tea, cocktails, pancakes, or yogurt bowls. The recipe is simple to follow, versatile in thickness, and adaptable to other berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Whether you’re drizzling it over breakfast or stirring it into a drink, this syrup brings wholesome, homemade flavor to your table with minimal effort.
My family loved this!