Blackberry Simple Syrup
Blackberry simple syrup is a purple-hued fruit syrup with a sweet-tart taste. Stir this delicious syrup into lattes, iced tea, cocktails, or non-alcoholic drinks. It’s a must-have for your favorite drinks, desserts, and more!
Looking for more simple syrup recipes? Try my raspberry simple syrup, strawberry simple syrup, or grapefruit simple syrup.
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this simple blackberry syrup:
- Frozen or fresh blackberries – Both work well. If it’s blackberry season, use fresh fruit. If they’re out of season, opt for frozen blackberries. No need to thaw them first.
- Organic cane sugar – my favorite type of sweetener to use. It’s not as processed as white granulated sugar, isn’t sickly sweet, and dissolves well.
- Water – to dissolve the sugar.
How to Make Blackberry Simple Syrup: Step By Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!
- Dissolve sugar. Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Constantly stir until the sugar dissolves then add the blackberries.
- Simmer. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes (10 minutes if using fresh blackberries), stirring occasionally.
- Strain. Place a fine mesh strainer over a glass jar and pour the blackberry syrup through. Use the back of a spoon to gently press against the berries to help extract all the syrup. Don’t throw away the strained berries. Enjoy them on top of yogurt and granola, ice cream, or straight off the spoon. They’re so good!
- Cool and store. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before storing it in the fridge.
Helpful Tips
- For a sweeter syrup, increase the sugar-to-water ratio to equal parts sugar and water for a sweeter syrup.
- For a thicker syrup, blend the blackberries with the syrup, then strain out the seeds.
Quick Tip: If using fresh blackberries, use a fork or potato masher to mash the berries in the syrup. This will help release their juices into the syrup.
Storage
Fridge: Store the blackberry simple syrup in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to two weeks.
Freezer: For longer storage, freeze the syrup in silicone ice cube trays, then transfer the frozen syrup cubes to a freezer-safe bag where they can last up to two months.
Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations
Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.
How can you make this homemade blackberry syrup recipe using what you already have? Here are some ideas…
- No organic cane sugar? – you can also use granulated white sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar. You can also use a liquid sweetener such as honey or maple syrup.
- No blackberries? – Make different flavors using other berries such as raspberry, blueberry, or strawberry.
- Add-ins – lemon or lime zest, fresh herbs like mint or basil, or a vanilla bean, in the syrup while it simmers for a more complex flavor. Strain out with the blackberries.
How To Use
This versatile syrup can be used in various ways:
- Cocktails – Incorporate it into classic cocktails like margaritas, mojitos, or gin fizzes for a fruity twist. For example, make a blackberry margarita with tequila, lime juice, and blackberry simple syrup.
- Mocktails – Mix it into lemonades, iced teas, or sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail. Try my blackberry mojito mocktail or make a blackberry lemonade by swapping out the lavender simple syrup with blackberry simple syrup in my lavender lemonade recipe.
- Breakfast Toppings – Pour over pancakes, yogurt and granola, waffles, oat flour crepes, or oatmeal.
- Desserts – Drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, or brush onto cakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, frozen blackberries are a great option for this simple syrup recipe. Especially if fresh berries aren’t in season.
Yes, to prevent spoilage and extend its shelf life, store the syrup in the refrigerator.
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Blackberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup organic cane sugar
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
Instructions
- Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Constantly stir until the sugar dissolves then add the blackberries.
- Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes (10 minutes for fresh blackberries, 15 minutes for frozen), stirring occasionally. If the berries haven't broken down on their own, you can gently mash them with a fork.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a glass jar and pour the blackberry syrup through. Use the back of a spoon to gently press against the berries to help extract all the syrup. Don’t throw away the strained berries. Enjoy them on top of yogurt and granola, ice cream, or straight off the spoon. They’re so good!
- Let the syrup cool to room temperature then store it in the fridge for at least an hour to chill before using it.