Description
A simple and delicious homemade blueberry syrup made by simmering fresh blueberries with sugar and water, then thickening with a cornstarch slurry. This versatile syrup is perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cheesecake, adding a burst of fruity sweetness to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For the Blueberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Cornstarch Mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir until fully dissolved to create a slurry that will thicken the syrup later. Set aside.
- Simmer Blueberries: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Place over medium-low heat and simmer gently, making sure not to bring it to a full boil. Allow the berries to soften and start releasing their juices.
- Add Cornstarch Slurry: Once the blueberries have softened and the liquid begins to thicken slightly, stir in the prepared cornstarch slurry into the blueberry mixture. Continue cooking and stirring gently.
- Cook to Syrup Consistency: Maintain a simmer for a total of about 20 minutes, until the liquid has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning and stir frequently to ensure even thickening.
- Cool the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool for about five minutes. It will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
- Serve: Pour the finished blueberry syrup over your favorite pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cheesecake. Enjoy the fresh fruity flavor!
Notes
- This blueberry syrup is delicious not only on pancakes and waffles but also makes an incredible dessert sauce for ice cream or cheesecake.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture, but frozen berries can be substituted if fresh are unavailable.
- Adjust sugar amount based on preferred sweetness or use a sugar substitute for a lower-calorie option.
- Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
