Blueberry Simple Syrup

Make homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup in just 15 minutes with a few easy ingredients! This syrup is perfect for vegan coffee drinks, lattes, iced teas, lemonades, or sparkling water. Stir it into a refreshing iced blueberry latte or mix it into sparkling water for bright, summery flavor in every sip.

This syrup is made with just three ingredients and can be made using fresh or frozen blueberries.

It's great for adding fruity flavor to coffee, iced lattes, or matcha drinks.

But you can also drizzle it over pancakes, stir it into overnight oats, or mix it into lemonade or sparkling water.

Ingredients

This blueberry simple syrup couldn't be easier!

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, and everything else is likely already in your kitchen.

Blueberries: The base of this syrup is blueberries!

Sugar and Water: Simple syrup is made with a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water, simmered until fully dissolved. I recommend organic cane sugar.

See recipe card for quantities.

Helpful Equipment

This syrup comes together easily with just a small saucepan, spatula, and a fine mesh strainer.

How to Make This Recipe

This berry syrup tastes like summer in a jar!

It's sweet, fruity, and an incredible way to add a burst of blueberry flavor to your favorite drinks.

The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Combine the blueberries, raw cane sugar, and water in a pan, and stir to mix everything together.

Step 2: Bring the mixture to a slight boil then immediately reduce to a simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Then, use a potato masher or back of spoon to mash the blueberries. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup, then pour the syrup through it.

Note: Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight jar and store in the fridge.

Substitutions & Variations

Berries: While this recipe highlights blueberries, you can also experiment with other fruits. For a strawberry flavored syrup, try my Strawberry Simple Syrup, or for a sweet, cozy cinnamon banana bread flavor, try Banana Simple Syrup!

Spices: Try adding a few slices of fresh ginger or a pinch of cinnamon while simmering for a warm, aromatic note. This works especially well if you're stirring the syrup into hot teas.

Citrus: A squeeze of lemon or orange can enhance the berry flavor and balance the sweetness, making the syrup taste even fresher.

Herbs: Fresh mint or basil pairs nicely with blueberries and can add a subtle herbal flavor to drinks, desserts, or fruit-forward beverages.

Serving Ideas

This syrup is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways:

• Blueberry Lattes: Stir into hot or iced lattes for a fruity flavor, like in an Iced Blueberry Latte.
• Coffee & Cold Brew: Sweeten your favorite brewed coffee or cold brew with a splash of blueberry syrup.
• Matcha & Tea: Add a touch of sweetness to matcha lattes or teas for a blueberry flavor.
• Sparkling Drinks: Mix with sparkling water or seltzer for a simple homemade blueberry soda.
• Cocktails & Mocktails: Use it to flavor fruity cocktails, spritzers, or non-alcoholic mocktails.
• Drizzle Over Sweets: If using the syrup on food, leave the blueberry chunks unstrained. It's delicious over vegan pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.
• Add to Oats: Stir into overnight oats or oat milk chia pudding for extra blueberry flavor and natural sweetness.

Tips & Tricks

Fresh blueberries will give you the best flavor but frozen berries can be used as well.

Avoid boiling too vigorously, as this can cause the syrup to thicken too much or it might burn.

As the blueberries simmer, mash them with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to release more juice and intensify the flavor.

Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the pulp and seeds, leaving you with a smooth syrup.

Don't throw away the strained blueberries! Use it as a jam to spread on pancakes or toast.

A splash of lemon juice can brighten the flavor and balance the sweetness of the syrup. Would avoid this if using for coffee.

Storage

Store: Allow the simple syrup to cool completely then store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Freeze: You can freeze this syrup for up to two months. I recommend freezing it in a silicon ice tray so you can use what you want and keep the rest frozen for later.

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