Blackberry Simple Syrup
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Blackberry Simple Syrup
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This Blackberry Simple Syrup blends fresh blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice cooked together to extract berry flavor. The cooked mixture is mashed and then strained to produce a smooth, richly flavored syrup. It's stored refrigerated and used to sweeten drinks or desserts with fresh blackberry essence and balanced acidity from lemon juice.
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The Blackberry Simple Syrup starts by combining fresh blackberries with water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat. As the mixture boils, the berries are mashed to release their juice and flavor fully into the syrup. After turning off the heat, it is allowed to steep for 10 minutes to deepen the flavor.
The mixture is then strained through a fine sieve to remove seeds and solids, leaving a smooth, pure syrup. This syrup captures the fresh blackberry flavor with balanced sweetness and a touch of citrus brightness from lemon juice. Stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator, it can be used to enhance cocktails, mocktails, iced teas, or desserts.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberry fresh
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the blackberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil and mash the berries with a potato masher.
- Turn the stove off and allow the flavors to mingle for 10 minutes.
- Pour the mixture through a very fine strainer into a glass jar.
- Store sealed with an airtight lid in the refrigerator. Enjoy.
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