Homemade Blueberry Syrup
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Homemade Blueberry Syrup
Description
The recipe for Homemade Blueberry Syrup calls for combining sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan before bringing it to a boil. Fresh blueberries are added and simmered for 4 to 5 minutes until they burst and the mixture thickens. The cornstarch helps achieve a syrupy consistency without being too runny. Lemon juice imparts brightness to balance the sweetness and preserves the berries' flavor. The syrup has a smooth yet slightly textured feel from the softened blueberries.
This syrup can be served warm over breakfast items like pancakes or waffles, drizzled on ice cream, or incorporated into beverages for added blueberry flavor. It stores well when refrigerated and can be warmed gently before use. Frozen blueberries are a convenient alternative that works equally well if fresh berries are unavailable.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups blueberries fresh
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add sugar, cornstarch and water and lemon juice and whisk. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and add the blueberries.
- Simmer from 4-5 minutes until the blueberries burst and it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries can be used as a substitute for fresh ones without compromising the syrup’s flavor or texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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