Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Name: Homemade Blueberry Syrup
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 226 grams blueberries; 226 grams cane sugar; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Learn how to make Homemade Blueberry Syrup that can be used for coffee, waffles, desserts and more! You only need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this simple blueberry syrup recipe.

If you’re looking for more better than store bought sauces for coffee, try some of my other favorites like Homemade Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Ganache, or Brown Butter Butterscotch Sauce.

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Blueberry Syrup – But Make It Organic!

No artificial flavors or colors in this homemade coffee syrup.
Quick and easy to make – just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need!
Use fresh or frozen organic blueberries for ease.
Make refreshing Iced Blueberry Lattes at home!
Use for more than coffee! Drizzle on waffles, use in buttercream frostings, or add on top of ice cream!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

3 Ingredients: This homemade coffee syrup only has 3 organic ingredients. Most store bought coffee syrups contain artificial flavors or corn syrup.
Organic Coffee: While many flavored coffee syrups can contain artificial flavors and other ingredients that are not great, this homemade coffee syrup is made with just 3 organic ingredients.
Many Uses: You can use this Homemade Blueberry Syrup for more than just coffee. Use this on top of French toast, waffles, on top of ice cream, cheesecakes, or in buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

Blueberries: You can use organic fresh or frozen blueberries for this recipe, either works.
Cane Sugar: You’ll need organic cane sugar for a less processed homemade coffee syrup.
Lemon Juice: I add a little bit of lemon juice to act as a natural preservative. You can use a fresh lemon or lemon juice from a bottle, either works.

Recipe Tips

You can use another berry, such as strawberries, blackberries or raspberries.
Feel free to use less sugar if you prefer.
Make sure to store in an airtight container in the fridge.

How to Make Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Step 1: Add the blueberries, cane sugar and water to a small pot. Put over low/medium heat and heat until the sugar is dissolved.

homemade blueberry syrup being made in a small pot over the stove.

Step 2: Turn the heat up to medium/high and bring to a gentle boil. Continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the juice has thickened and reduced.

homemade blueberry syrup being blended in a blender.

Step 3: Transfer the blueberry mixture to a blender along with the lemon juice. Blend until no visible signs of blueberry remain.

homemade blueberry syrup in a mason jar on counter.

Step 4: Transfer to a glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

homemade blueberry syrup in a mason jar with a spoon.

How to Use

Add into iced lattes (my favorite way to use!)
Use in a hot latte or hot cocoa
Use in a milkshake
Top waffles, pancakes or French toast
Top cheesecake
Add into buttercream frosting or cookie glaze
Use as a sauce for ice cream fro yo
Top yogurt and granola bowls
Add into smoothies for extra flavor
Use in cocktails as a sweetener

homemade blueberry syrup on chocolate ice cream

FAQ’s

Can I make another this homemade coffee syrup different flavors?

Yes, you can swap the blueberries for any other berry – blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, or mulberries would all work!

How should I store homemade blueberry syrup?

Store in a glass jar in the fridge in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I like to use a mason jar, but any glass jar or glass Tupperware will work.

What can I use Homemade Blueberry Syrup for?

I love making Iced Blueberry Lattes with this, it’s my favorite way to use it. But, you can also use it any way you’d use caramel sauce or chocolate sauce. Ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies, waffles, pancakes, hot chocolate – all delicious ways to use this!

How long does homemade blueberry syrup last?

Homemade blueberry syrup will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.