Blackberry simple syrup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 50ml servings
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Calories
121 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Blackberry simple syrup
Description
The syrup preparation involves heating blackberries with sugar and water to dissolve the sugar and soften the fruit. A gentle simmer facilitates flavor infusion and color extraction. After about six minutes, the berries are mashed to increase juice release, producing a richly colored and flavored syrup. The mixture is then strained through a sieve to separate out seeds and pulp, producing a smooth liquid ideal for use as a sweetener or flavor enhancer. The result is a syrup with fresh berry taste and bright color that can be stored and used in various beverages or culinary applications.
Ingredients
- 350 grams blackberry fresh or frozen
- 250 millilitre water
- 250 millilitre sugar
Instructions
- Add the blackberries to a medium saucepan along with the sugar and water.
- Turn the heat to medium and gently keep moving the blackberries around with a spoon. This will help distribute the heat and dissolve the sugar.
- Bring the mixture up to a gentle simmer and turn the heat down to medium-low. Continue simmering for around 6 minutes. You will notice that the blackberries are starting to look paler, the syrup brighter and the bubbles a dark reddish purple.
- Around the 6 minute mark, start to gently mash the berries into the liquid with a potato masher, or fork. Continue doing this for around 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Place a sieve over a bowl, or large jug, and pour the blackberry syrup into the sieve. Allow it to drip by itself for a minute or two.
- Using a silicone spatula (this is the best tool for the job) or a spoon, mash and scrape the pulp around the sieve to squeeze as much of the liquid through the tiny holes as possible.
- Pour the now strained syrup into a jug. Let it cool before storing it in the fridge.
- Top tip: Don't discard the pulp, it's delicious stirred into some thick Greek yoghurt, just mind the seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 850ml servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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