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Bramble Blackberry Simple Syrup

A luscious blackberry infused simple syrup. Rich, sweet and vibrantly purple! This easy homemade berry syrup infused all the flavors of wild blackberries into a gorgeous syrup - perfect to use in drinks and desserts!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Drinks , Condiments
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 8 oz blackberries brambles or black raspberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or caster sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ vanilla pod sliced in half lengthwise, to help release seeds

Instructions

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  1. Start by placing your ingredients in your saucepan - all can go in at the same time. Place this over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Once your sugar has dissolved (about 5 minutes), turn the heat up slightly and allow to boil.
  3. Boil for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to ensure that the berries aren't becoming stuck on the bottom of the pan and burning. See tips below for info on the length of boiling.
  4. Strain through a fine meshed sieve to remove the vanilla pod and pulp, leaving you with a smooth vibrant purple simple syrup.
  5. Allow to cool and store in the fridge. Length of chilling will depend on intended use - if aiming for a chilled cocktail, it's best to leave for a couple of hours to get thoroughly cool.

Notes

  • If your berries are particularly large, I recommend chopping them in half before adding to the saucepan. This will make it easier for them to break down and infuse.
  • The vanilla pod here is optional, though highly recommended!
  • The time that this recipe spends boiling will impact the overall amount of syrup you end up with as it will continue to reduce and thicken. The goal is a rich syrup, not a candy or caramel, so I don't recommend keeping it on a rolling boil for a long time! A light boil for 10-15 minutes is plenty to help fully infuse the flavors here.

Nutrition Information

Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 185mg (5%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 55g (110%) Vitamin A 243IU (5%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 185mg 4%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 55g 110%
Vitamin A 243IU 5%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.