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Blackberry simple syrup in a glass bottle next to fresh berries.

Blackberry Simple Syrup

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 16
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This blackberry simple syrup is easy to prepare with only 3 ingredients. The taste is deep, yet refreshing and juicy, with a beautiful deep purple hue that's all-natural! Not only does it enhance cocktails, it also pairs deliciously with desserts. Add it to your cocktail, mocktail, dessert, bubble tea, soda water, or drizzle it over your oatmeal.

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cup blackberries
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water

METHOD
 

  • Blend blackberries and water using a personal blender.
  • Strain the blackberry juice into a mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Use a back side of a spoon extract out all the syrup. Discard all seeds and leftover pulp.
    Note: It comes out to about ⅔ cup of blackberry juice after straining.
  • Heat the saucepan with blackberry juice and sugar over medium heat. Once it starts to bubble, then turn down the heat to a gentle simmer.
  • As the blackberries cook for a couple minutes, then bring the heat down to a gentle simmer over low-medium heat before adding sugar.
  • Stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar and the blackberry juice slightly starts to thicken and it can lightly coat the back of a spoon.
  • Once the syrup can lightly coat the back of a spoon, then remove from heat and transfer it to an air-tight glass bottle or mason jar. Let the syrup cool off for 10 minutes before placing it in the refrigerator.

NOTES

  • Fresh berries: Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Strain properly: Strain the blended blackberry mixture to ensure there are no seeds or pulp left behind. This will help you achieve the smoothest syrup consistency.
  • Adjust the heat: You don’t want to over-thicken or burn the syrup. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
  • Let the syrup thicken: You want the syrup to coat a spoon lightly before removing it from the heat. It will also thicken as it cools.
  • Shake before use: Natural settling can occur, so give the bottle a good shake before using your blackberry simple syrup to ensure an even flavor distribution.

NUTRITION

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: All, American
Keyword: Blackberry Simple Syrup, blackberry simple syrup recipe
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