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Simple Blackberry Syrup Recipe

By Christina | Food Apparel 20 Comments

Simple Blackberry Syrup is great for so many things……Italian cream sodas and other drinks, topping ice cream, served over pancakes or waffles…… It’s so easy to make and can be a delightful gift as well!

Simple Blackberry Syrup Recipe - easy to make, fabulous to gift! @foodapparel

I’m blackberry obsessed. Like I’ve said before, one of my favorite memories growing up was the great blackberry harvest every year at my house. We always had tons of jam, cobblers, pies…..everything!

One of my more favorite uses for blackberries lately is this super simple syrup. Simple syrups are just awesome. They are just that – sooooo simple to make. They store well, and they have an awesome flavor since they are made from real fruit. AND you can use fresh or frozen fruit. E-A-S-Y.

Simple Blackberry Syrup Recipe - easy to make, fabulous to gift! @foodapparel

The other plus when I make this syrup, is then I strain out the fleshy fruit and use it for my new ice cream concoctions since I just got an ice cream maker recently. I’m kind of obsessed with it and don’t know why I didn’t buy it ages ago. Seriously, probably one of my top purchases in the last five years. (Am I still making ice cream in December, you ask? Well, yes. Yes I am.)

When I was pondering different gifts-in-a-jar to give away this year (and also for this little series that we’re doing), simple syrup was definitely at the top of my list! You can easily double, triple, or quadruple the recipe and make your gifts for everyone in just a short time! I bought little half-pint jars to store the syrup in this year. They seem like the perfect gifting size and I can decorate them up a little bit. See, I’m actually trying to be cute and crafty – nice, eh?

Simple Blackberry Syrup Recipe - easy to make, fabulous to gift! @foodapparel

If you are trying to think of something simple, yet classy to give to your friends and family, give this blackberry syrup a try (or you can go with another flavor like raspberry or strawberry, just to name a couple).

Simple Blackberry Syrup Recipe - easy to make, fabulous to gift! @foodapparel

Make sure to come back for more edible-gift-in-jar ideas over the next couple of days including a great round-up with ideas from other bloggers.

Simple Blackberry Syrup Recipe - easy to make, fabulous to gift! @foodapparel
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Simple Blackberry Syrup

Course Topping
Cuisine Quick 'N Easy
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author Christina Lakey

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, water over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, and let boil for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into glass jars with lid or other storage container(s).

 Simple Blackberry Syrup Recipe - easy to make, fabulous to gift! @foodapparel

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I'm Christina and I'm a self-proclaimed foodie and chocoholic! I am a real estate broker by trade. I have a wonderful husband, 3 girls 4 and under (crazy!!!) and a hyper dog. Want to know my quirks? Go here for a little Q&A.

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Comments

  1. Randy says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:20 am

    I’m making a batch rite now. I’ll let you know

    Reply
  2. Carol says

    July 9, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    I’m getting ready to make some for our breakfast for supper. Hubby is all about maple syrup but likes b’berries so anxious for his reaction. Thank you for a quickand easy recipe and gift!

    Reply
    • Food Apparel says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Yay! Hope it turned out well.

      Reply
  3. Isobelle says

    August 2, 2016 at 11:48 am

    How long can it safely be stored for?

    Reply
    • Food Apparel says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:17 am

      I’m not sure if you are canning it. I will look into it. I believe since it has a lower sugar content than most jams, it has a shorter shelf life, but would still be good for 6 months or so on a shelf unopened if canned properly from what I’ve seen others say. When I store it in a fridge after opening, it has lasted me for 6+ months without a problem.

      Reply
      • JOANNE says

        July 30, 2018 at 9:34 pm

        Made as is, following this recipe, no canning, what is the shelf life ? Should it be kept refrigerated ?

        Reply
  4. Caroline says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    What’s the expected yield?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Food Apparel says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:19 am

      Obviously some of the water boils off and you do strain the fruit solids, but I usually expect about 1 1/2 to 2 cups volume.

      Reply
  5. Katelyn says

    August 23, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    Do you have the ice cream conception recipe that you make for the left over fleshy pieces of the blackberry? I would love to use all of the berry after making the syrup!

    Reply
    • Katelyn says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      I meant concoction*

      Reply
    • Food Apparel says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:11 am

      I love the ice cream recipes on epicurious. Here’s one that I use a lot. You can just add the fruit anytime really during the churning, depending on how mixed you want it. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-vanilla-ice-cream-51113430. This is custard-based (eggs), but you can also look up a cream cheese based recipe for a faster fix! I have one from Joy the Baker’s cookbook that I use all the time.

      Reply
  6. Rebecca Smith says

    April 1, 2017 at 7:55 am

    If you are canning, how long do you process it? The usual 10 minutes?

    Reply
    • Food Apparel says

      July 21, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Yes,that’s what I’ve done.

      Reply
  7. Alice says

    June 11, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    Can you put this in ice tea?????

    Reply
  8. Kathy says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    Can you freeze this syrup?

    Reply
  9. Carolyn says

    December 21, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Way too sweet, it should be changed to 1/2 cup sugar!

    Reply
  10. Sue says

    April 23, 2021 at 10:08 am

    I making some now. Does this make they syrup the consistency of pancake syrup or is it thinner? I assume I can just boil it longer if I want it thicker?

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    July 4, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    I’m not seeing a clear answer to shelf life if canning or not canning. Do you know how long it is good for in various ways of storing it? Also, can I interchange berries or fruit and follow same recipe, or do I need different ratios?

    Reply

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