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Blueberry Lemon Syrup That Tastes Like Summer in a Jar

A quick and vibrant blueberry lemon syrup made with fresh berries and lemon zest—perfect for breakfasts, desserts, and drinks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1 ½ cups
Course: Sauces & Syrups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Optional 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Method

  • 1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and water over medium heat.
  • 2. Mash berries gently as mixture simmers.
  • 3. After 8 minutes, stir in lemon juice and zest.
  • 4. Simmer 2 more minutes and remove from heat.
  • 5. Strain for smooth syrup or leave chunky.
  • 6. (Optional) Add cornstarch slurry at minute 5 for thicker syrup.
  • 7. Cool, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 11g

Notes

Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Perfect for pancakes, drinks, or desserts.
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