Blackberry Simple Syrup

I love making simple syrups. They are so easy to make and the flavor possibilities are endless! Blackberries are my favorite berries so I can’t believe I haven’t made Blackberry Simple Syrup already! This is a good one guys. Bold blackberry flavor with the perfect balance of sweetness. This simple syrup is perfect for tea (I LOVE it in matcha), lemonade, or just using it as a pancake/waffle syrup. Let’s make it!

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Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made using a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water. So just equal parts sugar and water, brought to a simmer over the stove and you’ve got simple syrup. As I mentioned, the flavor add-ins are endless! I’ve done lavender, mint, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, earl grey and rhubarb! And I plan to only add to this list. I love making my own simple syrup, it’s a great way to jazz up a homemade coffee or make a quick homemade soda (just add syrup to some club soda).

Who doesn’t love a super short ingredient list for a delicious recipe? All you need to make blackberry simple syrup is blackberries, sugar and water! Just 3 ingredients 🙂

Can I use frozen or fresh blackberries to make this?

Yes! You are free to use frozen or fresh berries to make blackberry simple syrup. For frozen berries, just anticipate a longer cook time so the berries have time to thaw.

With the exception of brown sugar simple syrup, simple syrup is traditionally made with granulated sugar and that’s what this recipe calls for. I’ve also had success using cane sugar when making simple syrups.

First, wash berries (if using fresh) and remove any stray leaves.

Next place berries, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Then bring the mixture to a simmer and mash the berries. You can use a fork or a potato masher.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.

Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

For simple syrup, it’s best to maintain a simmer rather than a boil. Boiling the syrup will just make more water evaporate and result in a thicker syrup. Which you might actually want if you plan to use it for something like topping pancakes/waffles or ice cream. But generally simple syrup is thin as one of its chief uses is in drinks.

This syrup is wonderful in lemonade, matcha lattes and other teas. You can add it to some club soda with some mint sprigs for a fun homemade soda. If you want to use it on pancakes, waffles or imagine drizzling it over ice cream and other desserts, you might want to bring the syrup to more of a boil to make the syrup a little thicker, but you can still make this recipe exactly as written and use it in all of these places! Just a little side note 🙂

Store in an airtight container/jar in the refrigerator. A mason jar or a jar with a spout is even better!

This, along with most other simple syrups (depending on add-ins) will last about two weeks when stored properly in the fridge.

Yes, feel free to use fresh or frozen berries. Just remember to either thaw frozen berries ahead of time or keep in mind that the cook time will be longer to allow for the berries to thaw.

Earl Grey Simple Syrup

Mint Simple Syrup

Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

Lavender Simple Syrup

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

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