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August 13, 2014 15 Comments

Blackberry Simple Syrup: Cooking 101

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clear glass bottle filled with blackberry simple syrup sitting in front of a white brick wall with fresh blackberries laying in front

I am back again with yet another flavor of simple syrup! Yes, yes, I know you are all jumping up and down with joy and anticipation. Okay maybe you’re not, but this Blackberry Simple Syrup is happening either way. I will be honest, I was expecting a deeper flavor, but it is delicious none the less! Have you tried any of the other simple syrups yet?

Blackberry Simple Syrup | cookingwithcurls.com

This Blackberry Simple Syrup is a follow up to the Cherry Simple Syrup that I made a couple of months ago…..

Cherry Simple Syrup | cookingwithcurls.com

They are so simple to make, I just can’t stop making them. 😉

How to make Blackberry Simple Syrup:

Heat the sugar, water and blackberries in a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat…..

Blackberry Simple Syrup pan cookingwithcurls.com

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes…..

Blackberry Simple Syrup simmer cookingwithcurls.com

This was the fun part for me…no laughing, it was fun to watch! Do you see the pink berries? As they heat up, they turn dark…and then flip over! They would be pink again, then turn dark and flip over again. So watch the berries flip and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and smash with a potato or avocado masher…..

Blackberry Simple Syrup smash cookingwithcurls.com

Allow to cool for 10 minutes…..

Blackberry Simple Syrup simmered cookingwithcurls.com

and pour through a strainer in to a bowl or measuring cup…..

Blackberry Simple Syrup strain cookingwithcurls.com

Press the berries through the strainer with a large spoon to squeeze as much liquid out as possible…..

Blackberry Simple Syrup press cookingwithcurls.com

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use. It should be good for up to six months, assuming you don’t use it all up before then…..

Blackberry Simple Syrup | cookingwithcurls.com

I made this delicious Blackberry Passion Tea Lemonade with my new syrup…..

Blackberry Lemonade | cookingwithcurls.com | Cooking with Astrology #Virgo

I think I will make raspberry next time! Or maybe Peppermint!

more delicious blackberry recipes:

Blackberry Ginger Chocolate Muffins

Lemon Belgian Waffles with Blackberry Syrup

Blackberry Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Lemon Blackberry Bread

Blackberry Moscow Mule

Blackberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Enjoy!!

clear glass bottle filled with blackberry simple syrup sitting in front of a white brick wall with fresh blackberries laying in front

Blackberry Simple Syrup

Add some blackberry flavor to your beverages with this Blackberry Simple Syrup, that is really simple to make!
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Course: Condiment, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberries, sugar, syrup, easy, recipe, drinks, flavoring
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cups raw sugar
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries

Instructions

  • Heat the sugar, blackberries, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, reducing heat if mixture starts to boil.
  • Remove from heat and smash blackberries with a potato masher.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl or cup.
  • Use a large spoon to push as much liquid through the strainer as possible.
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 34mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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  1. Maralyn Woods says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    I love your blog and your recipes but that conversion box that slides in on the bottom right side of the screen that tells me to like what I see on Facebook is making me crazy. I ditched Facebook two years ago and never looked back and the little box that most of my blogs not seem to have are most unwelcome. Is there a way I can make it stop happening. Help!

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      August 14, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      I’m so sorry that you do not like the facebook like box Maralyn. All you have to do is click on the X in the right hand corner and it will go away. 🙂 It is the easiest way for new people to my blog to follow me on facebook. As much as we all hate facebook, it is a necessary evil for bloggers. We rely on facebook for exposure and traffic.

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  2. Julie says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:29 am

    I can just imagine all of the possibilities with this syrup! Pinning and sharing!

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  3. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Mmmmm … So easy too! I’m (im)patiently waiting for the Blackberry lemonade now!! 😛

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  4. Billy says

    August 15, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! Sounds perfect with waffles, and then I could add some actual whole berries, though they might be a little sad for their berry friends who gave their life for the syrup. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    August 17, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Great recipe Lisa – I need to start making some syrups – they can be used for anything!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 02, 2014 at 12:50 am

      Thanks Deb, there are several more that I would like to try. I will have a whole fruit stand of syrups by the time I’m done, LOL 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    August 17, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    Simple syrup is the best and blackberry simple syrup sounds amazing! So many possibilities….!

    Reply
  7. Abby says

    September 01, 2014 at 11:18 am

    I just love your site…but I wish you had a save recipe button that was linked to the ZIP LIST.
    if I missed it I do apologize.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 01, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you Abby! No you didn’t miss a Ziplist button, I do not use that recipe plug-in. Sorry. 🙁

      Reply
  8. Ann says

    August 31, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    Where did you get that great little bottle you show the syrup in? Can’t wait to try this – the last pint of Blackberries for this year is in the fridge right now. Bummer.

    Thanks for the bottle source.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 03, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      I bought that bottle at TJ Maxx several years ago, Ann. The name on the bottom is “Borgonovo” from Italy. They have similar bottles on Amazon, but they are a bit more square. I hope that helps. 🙂

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    • Maralyn Woods says

      September 04, 2016 at 8:42 am

      I got my bottles similar to this at Cost Plus World Market. Priced very reasonably.

      Reply
  9. Deborah says

    April 13, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I just made this and added a little to some sparkling water. It was delicious!

    Reply
  10. Jane says

    April 11, 2018 at 11:35 am

    What a fantastic idea! My mother was recently told to start drinking more water – which she hates to do. And I have 4 blackberry bushes in the back yard that seem to almost over produce every year. We love the taste of them but hate eating them because of the big seeds in them. This would fix both issues – mom can add some to her water for some flavor and we can have some over ice cream or pancakes (or in milkshakes too for that matter I think lol). What a great way to use up the fruit without cramming my freezer full with them! I did get a bit overambitious though…I didn’t realize just how much fruit I put in each bag so I thawed out two…..turns out that I had to quadruple the batch and ended up with about 9 cups of syrup lol.

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