Blackberry Simple Syrup

Why We Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy recipe: This recipe is as simple as boil, mash, cool, and store. It's as easy as making regular simple syrup, but it's packed with extra delicious flavor from fresh blackberries. It's way better than store bought and so versatile.
• Stores well: You can keep this simple syrup in a mason jar/sealed container in the refrigerator, or freeze it in an ice cube tray. This recipe yields 14 fluid ounces of syrup, so one batch will last you several weeks or even months (unless you're like us and use it in pretty much every summer recipe).
• Versatile: This simple syrup packs a fruity and tart punch of blackberries to cocktails, baked goods, cold and hot drinks, marinades/dressings and more.
• Enjoy summer flavors all year long: If you freeze this blackberry simple syrup, you can enjoy all year, even when blackberries aren't in season!

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this blackberry simple syrup:

Ingredient Notes

• Sugar: We're using both granulated white sugar and brown sugar in this simple syrup.
  • White sugar dissolves very quickly and is traditional in making any simple syrup.
  • Brown sugar adds deeper flavor to this simple syrup. The syrup develops a caramel-like flavor that pairs perfectly with the tart berries. If you prefer, you can just use one or the other (white or brown sugar).
• Blackberries: We prefer using fresh, but frozen works, too!
• The only other ingredient you need to make this simple syrup is water. It's that easy!

Instructions

(1) Add the water, sugar, and blackberries to a small saucepan over high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring to a boil.

(2) Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Use a masher, the back of a fork or a muddler to mash the berries thoroughly. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. 

(3) Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, using a spoon or spatula to push as much liquid through the sieve as possible.

Let cool completely before using in a recipe. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks, or freeze in ice cube trays and transfer to a sealed bag or container for up to 6 months.

Tips and FAQs

• Refrigerator storage: You can store this simple syrup in a mason jar or any other sealed container and stash it in the fridge, where it'll keep for up to 3-4 weeks. If you notice an off smell or mold anywhere in the container, discard. It's important to store it in an airtight container to extend the shelf life.
• Freezer storage: Freeze in an ice cube tray and defrost one or two cubes at a time when you need some simple syrup. When frozen, it should keep for 3-6 months, so you can enjoy it any time.
• Don't boil for too long: If this boils for too long, it will thicken up a bit too much. After 4 or so minutes, be sure to remove from heat to cool. If it thickens too much, add in more water.
• This blackberry simple syrup is great as a DIY gift! Store it in a pretty glass container, wrap a ribbon around the top with a label, and you've got an awesome host/hostess or holiday gift on your hands!
  • Pair it with a bottle of our homemade infused alcohol for an extra special gift.

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