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    Blackberry Simple Syrup

    Published: Jan 10, 2023 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Comments

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    Blackberry Simple Syrup is an essential flavor enhancer for smoothies, milkshakes, and even virgin cocktails. Don't let your fresh blackberries on your fridge go to waste, and make this sweet and juicy syrup instead.

    2 glasses of water and Blackberry Simple Syrup
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    • Easy Blackberry Syrup Recipe
    • What is Syrup and its Origin?
    • Why Does This Recipe Works?
    • What's in This Blackberry Simple Syrup Recipe?
    • How To Make Blackberry Simple Syrup?
    • Top Tips!
    • Recipe Variations
    • Serving Suggestion
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Check Out These Recipes
    • Recipe Card
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    Easy Blackberry Syrup Recipe

    This syrup is an interesting twist to your blackberries that have been sitting for days in your fridge. It will not only give you the common taste of a blackberry mashed together in one mixture, but it also offers a succulent, tangy, and slightly tarty flavor that you will surely fall in love with.

    The texture of this syrup is thick and rich, perfect for your pancake toppings or smoothies flavor enhancer.

    Your breakfast will be more fun and enjoyable when you introduce this syrup to your breakfast menu. Add color and flavor to your usual pile of pancakes and waffles with this syrup, and you will never regret it. Everyone in the family or household will surely share the love for such as well.

    This tasty Blackberry Simple Syrup can also be served as a salad dressing. The versatility of the time or schedule when you can serve this syrup is endless because you can literally have it any time you want at any given instance.

    The sweet, tangy flavor is just too irresistible to be served at one point in the day.

    Blackberry Simple Syrup in a bowl

    What is Syrup and its Origin?

    An ingredient in cooking known as syrup is a thick, viscous liquid that is predominantly composed of sugar solution in water. The syrup contains a high concentration of sugars dissolved in water and has little tendency to crystallize.

    In the world of bartending, a basic sugar-and-water syrup is employed as a sweetener in the creation of Non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions. Simply pouring granulated sugar into hot water in a pot until the sugar is completely dissolved, then chilling the solution, is how simple syrup is prepared!

    The syrup is one of those things in this world that has no specific details of how it came to be and where it first appeared. However, it is already established that syrup was once just a simple mixture of sugar and water. But as time passes by, people started inventing and asking themselves if this simple composition will taste even better with the addition of other ingredients.

    The introduction of fruits into syrup became a hit from maple to strawberry and blackberries. They found that fruits make them more flavorful, richer, and thicker.

    waffle, pancakes and Blackberry Simple Syrup

    Why Does This Recipe Works?

    The recipe has so many reasons why you should try making it at home with your stored blackberries. Here are some things to convince you to finally get your blackberries from the fridge and hop into the heavenly taste Blackberry Simple Syrup offers:

    • It is made with only 4-ingredients that are budget-friendly and commonly found in anyone's pantry.
    • You may enjoy the sweet and rich taste of this syrup even though you are a vegan because it is a vegan-friendly recipe!
    • Enjoy a thick and rich texture for your pancakes and waffles without the addition of any dairy products with this delicious syrup; a dairy-free and lactose intolerant-friendly recipe!
    • It is a quick, easy and versatile recipe you may try at home without spending too much time, energy, and effort to finish making it.
    • It makes an easy beverage taste more flavorful.
    • This homemade blackberry syrup recipe is very easy to follow, and it is made with simple ingredients.
    • This simple recipe is a delicious way to enjoy fruit syrup.
    waffle in a plate

    What's in This Blackberry Simple Syrup Recipe?

    Blackberries. You may use fresh blackberries in this recipe as they are known to be sweeter and juicier. Blackberries will be the one setting the main taste or flavor of this recipe by providing a succulent, soft, and slightly tarty taste to your syrup.

    Granulated Sugar. It is a good ingredient that can improve the flavor of all other ingredients in this recipe, mainly the blackberries. Plus, it also adds sweetness to the recipe along with improving the texture by making it more viscous.

    Water. Use water to help in dissolving the sugar in the mixture.

    Lemon Juice. Lemon juice is a good condiment to this syrup, giving it a sweeter, brighter, and more balanced flavor.

    Blackberry Simple Syrup

    How To Make Blackberry Simple Syrup?

    steps of making the recipe

    One: In a medium saucepan, add blackberries, sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

    Two: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the berries are soft.

    Three: Remove the saucepan from the heat and mash the berries using a potato masher.

    Four: Allow the mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes, then pour into a clean jar over a fine-mesh sieve.

    Five: Let cool completely, then store in the fridge.

    pouring the syrup over pancakes

    Top Tips!

    • You may use frozen blackberries in this recipe, but the taste will be less intense than when you use fresh berries.
    • Lemon juice may overcome the natural taste of blackberries; hence you should add just a little amount of it to the mixture. Remember that you are only using lemon juice in this recipe to enhance the taste of the whole syrup, and not to actually add another flavor.
    • When transferring the mixture into a clean jar, be careful not to drop some on the kitchen counter as it may stain and make a mess.v

    Recipe Variations

    • You may substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar as it can also make your blackberry mixture more viscous while imparting the same sweetness as granulated sugar.
    • Use filtered water in making this syrup. Filtered water is free of chlorine, chemicals, and bacterial contaminants. Clean ingredients make a perfect recipe outcome.
    Blackberry Simple Syrup

    Serving Suggestion

    Simple syrups are the best addition to any virgin cocktail drink. Add this syrup to your Non-alcoholic cocktails next time you and some acquaintances gather. Or use it to make blackberry lemonade.

    The sweet and bright flavor of this syrup balances the taste of lemonade and iced tea as well. And pancakes and waffles are better devoured with this syrup as a topping.

    Storage

    Store: Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If you store it in a sterilized glass jar, you can keep it at room temperature for 1-2 months.

    To freeze: The easiest way to freeze this blackberry simple syrup is to pour it into 1-2 ice cube trays and freeze until firm, then put the cubes in a freezer-safe bag and keep in the freezer.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the best way to tell when simple syrup is ready to serve?

    When the sugar has completely dissolved, and the syrup has reached the consistency that you choose, it is ready. If you leave it to boil for an extended period, it will grow thicker and more concentrated as the water evaporates out.

    How to store simple syrup?

    Simply put it into a closed jar and refrigerate for a week. Freeze for longer shelf life.

    Blackberry Simple Syrup

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    Blackberry Simple Syrup

    Blackberry Simple Syrup is an essential flavor enhancer for smoothies, milkshakes, and even virgin cocktails. It is also a perfect topping for pancakes and waffles.
    Course Topping
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 180kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups fresh blackberries
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan, add blackberries, sugar, water and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
      2 cups fresh blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the berries are soft.
    • Remove the saucepan from the heat and mash the berries using a potato masher.
    • Allow the mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes, then pour into a clean jar over a fine-mesh sieve.
    • Let cool completely, then store in the fridge.

    Notes

    • You may use frozen blackberries in this recipe, but the taste will be less intense than when you use fresh berries.
    • Lemon juice may overcome the natural taste of blackberries; hence you should add just a little amount of it to the mixture. Remember that you are only using lemon juice in this recipe to enhance the taste of the whole syrup, and not to actually add another flavor.
    • When transferring the mixture into a clean jar, be careful not to drop some on the kitchen counter as it may stain and make a mess.
    • You may substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar as it can also make your blackberry mixture more viscous while imparting the same sweetness as granulated sugar.
    • Use filtered water in making this syrup. Filtered water is free of chlorine, chemicals, and bacterial contaminants. Clean ingredients make a perfect recipe outcome.
    Store: Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If you store it in a sterilized glass jar, you can keep it at room temperature for 1-2 months.
    To freeze: The easiest way to freeze this syrup is to pour it into 1-2 ice cube trays and freeze until firm, then put the cubes in a freezer-safe bag and keep in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Margarita

      January 10, 2023 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make! And suitable for me to use leftover fresh blackberries.

      Reply
    2. Julia

      January 10, 2023 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      I freeze it for longer storage in ice cube trays.

      Reply
    3. Patty

      January 10, 2023 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      It sounds like a good way to flavour up my milkshake!

      Reply
    4. Alex

      January 10, 2023 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for something like that to make for a long time; the recipe looks so good and so simple to make!

      Reply
    5. Bimpe Glon

      January 12, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious on top of the pancakes and last for long time in the fridge. Thanks!

      Reply

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