Homemade Blackberry Simple Syrup

This homemade blackberry simple syrup is so easy to make, and so fun to have in your fridge no matter what time of year! Whether you want to make fun and fruity summer cocktails, or you want to add a purple hue to Halloween drinks, you'll love making this for any occasion! 

You'll love making this homemade blackberry simple syrup

It's easy to make. With just three simple ingredients, this homemade blackberry syrup recipe comes together in no time. 

It can be used in so many recipes. It's such a delicious way to incorporate a sweet, fruity flavor in all your favorite cocktails, lemonade recipes, or coffee!

Ingredients

Blackberries. I prefer using fresh blackberries, but you can use frozen, too! I would recommend thawing them a bit before making this simple blackberry syrup. 

White Sugar. Granulated white sugar is typically used in most simple syrup recipes. 

Water. Water is the base of any simple syrup! 

How to make blackberry simple syrup

1. Add 1 pint of blackberries, ¾ cup of sugar, and ¾ cup water in a small saucepan.
2. Over medium heat, stir your mixture until the sugar dissolves.
3. Reduce the heat to low and carefully smash the blackberries.
4. Let your mixture simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. 
5. After all your blackberries are well smashed, turn off the heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.
6. After 15 minutes, pour your mixture into a measuring cup through a fine mesh strainer.
7. Allow your blackberry simple syrup to cool, and then pour it into an airtight container.
8. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Note: I recommend pouring the syrup into a measuring cup because the spout makes it so much easier to pour into an airtight container! An airtight container could be a mason jar or any glass jar with a lid.

Tip: If you really want to smash those blackberries, use a potato masher!

Substitutions and variations

Thicker Syrup. If you want a bit of a thicker syrup, once you strain the syrup, pour it back into the saucepan, and let it simmer over medium-low heat until it reaches your desired thickness. 

White Sugar. If you don't have white sugar or prefer to not use it, you can always use brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup.

Lemon Juice.​ To add an extra level of flavor to this delicious blackberry syrup, you can add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, too. The fresh citrus is a great way to further brighten the fresh fruit flavors. 

Different Fruits. If you love this recipe, you should try this raspberry simple syrup next!

What to make with this blackberry simple syrup recipe

You can turn so many of your favorite drinks into delicious blackberry drinks with this syrup! You can make a blackberry Moscow mule, blackberry margarita, blackberry lemon drop (just sub out the raspberry syrup for this blackberry syrup!) or a blackberry mojito. You can also make so many fun non-alcoholic drinks like adding it to iced tea, making a blackberry lemonade, or adding a splash to soda water. 

You can also drizzle some over vanilla ice cream, add a splash to maple syrup, and pour it on homemade pancakes, or this French toast casserole. You can drizzle it into baked cake layers if you're making a layered cake, there are so many great ways to use this tasty blackberry syrup recipe! 

FAQs

How long will blackberry simple syrup last in the fridge?

Simple syrup with fresh fruit can last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. The fresh fruit does give it a shorter shelf life, but it's so worth it cause it's so delicious! 

What happens if you boil simple syrup too long?

It will turn into a thick sticky caramel-like texture! 

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