Can I use frozen berries to make flavored simple syrups?

Yes, you can absolutely use frozen berries in place of fresh berries when making flavored simple syrups. Note that frozen fruit in general loses some of its brightness, so the flavored syrup made with frozen berries may taste a bit muted. Try adding a splash of lemon juice to brighten the syrup.

How long can I store homemade simple syrups?

Be sure to store homemade simple syrups, especially flavored syrups, in the refrigerator for up to a couple weeks. You can freeze syrups for up to 3 months.

Can I store flavored syrups on the counter?

You should store simple syrups, including flavored syrups, in the refrigerator to extend their shelf life.

What's the best way to use blackberry simple syrup?

Use blackberry simple syrup in cocktails like a Moscow mule or gin fizz, or in cocktails, lemonades, ice teas or sparkling flavored waters. You can also use to to flavor freshly baked cakes or pour over ice cream.

Is flavored simple syrup good to use for pancake or waffle syrup?

Simple syrup is quite watery, which is ideal to use in drinks. If you want to make flavored syrup for pancakes or waffles, try making a rich syrup, which is a ratio of two parts sugar to one part water instead of a one to one ratio.

Blackberry Simple Syrup - The Real Recipes

Description

Homemade Blackberry Simple Syrup is an easy recipe, featuring fresh juicy blackberries, granulated sugar and water, that adds bright and sweet flavor to your favorite cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, lemonades and other drinks.

Ingredients

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6 oz. blackberries (about 1 1/2 cup)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water

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Instructions

Wash the blackberries well then transfer to a small nonreactive saucepan along with the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium-high and reduce heat to maintain a very low simmer (do not bring the mixture to a rolling boil or the syrup may crystalize). Cook the berries until the water turns a deep reddish purple and the berries are very soft, 4-6 minutes.
Remove the syrup from the heat and steep for 10 minutes (or 30 minutes). Strain the mixture into a glass syrup bottle or mason jar (see note about straining below). Cool completely to room temperature, cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Use the syrup in cocktails, mocktails, lemonade, ice tea or on vanilla ice cream.

Notes

When straining the mixture, do not press on the blackberries if you want a translucent syrup. If you don’t mind a cloudy syrup, feel free to mash the berries before straining.
Use fresh, very ripe blackberries, if possible.
You can also use frozen blackberries, though note the flavor may be a bit muted. Try enhancing the flavor with a splash of lemon juice.
Try using the syrup for a flavored lemonade, like our Homemade Blueberry Lemonade.
Try our other simple syrups, like our Blueberry Simple Syrup and our Brown Sugar Simple Syrup.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American