Add a burst of fresh fruit flavor to your drinks and baked goods with this delightful blackberry simple syrup recipe! Made with only three simple ingredients, this homemade blackberry syrup is incredibly easy to whip up and can be used in a multitude of ways. You fellow blackberry lovers need to keep a jar of this versatile syrup ready to go — after one taste, you’ll want to add it to everything.
Combine the white sugar, water and blackberries in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and then a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat. Use a potato masher or fork to break down the blackberries. Let the mixture steep for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour.
Place a bowl or measuring cup under a fine-mesh sieve or strainer. Strain the blackberries from the liquid and discard the solids. The liquid is your simple syrup. Allow to cool and then store in a sterile, airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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Notes
As long as it's stored correctly, the syrup should last a few weeks. Make sure you store it in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.
You can use thawed frozen blackberries in place of fresh berries, and you don't have to thaw them. Just add them frozen.
For easy pouring, store in a squeeze bottle.
Make ahead of serving time if possible to allow the syrup to fully chill.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.