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Blackberry simple syrup in a flip top bottle with a glass of sparkling blackberry cocktail.

Blackberry Simple Syrup

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 35kcal
Author: Deanna
Homemade blackberry simple syrup is made with just three simple ingredients it is perfect for sweetening your summer beverages or drizzling on ice cream and desserts.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Place the sugar, water, and blackberries into a medium-sized pot. If your berries are super sweet and you prefer a bit of tartness, you can also add a few teaspoons of lemon juice.
  • While heating over medium heat, stir the syrup and gently mash the berries, until the sugar is dissolved and the berries have softened and released their juice.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
  • Once cool, pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer (be sure you have a bowl underneath), and press the berries to release any remaining juice.
  • Pour the strained syrup into jars or bottles and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

The longer you simmer the syrup, the more it will reduce and the more concentrated and thicker it will become.  For cocktails, heating until the sugar is dissolved is fine, but if you want to drizzle it over desserts or pancakes, you can allow it to simmer a little longer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.04mg