Homemade Blackberry Syrup Recipe

Homemade Blackberry Syrup Recipe

It is that time of the year when the blackberries are big and ripe and juicy. (SO GOOD!!) I have lots of blackberry bushes in my garden, and I just came back from the orchard where there are plenty of peaches and pears just waiting to can. Tis the season….

Where I use to live in Oregon, blackberries grow wild along roadsides, everywhere. We would go and pick a lot every summer. Did you know that Oregon produces 95% of the blackberries in the United States?

Making your own blackberry syrup is just like eating a taste of summer. So easy to make and delicious!! You may never go back to store-bought syrups again after making homemade blackberry syrup.

Made from real fruit simple syrups it stores well, and has an awesome flavor!

With just a handful of ingredients and around 10 minutes, you’re sure to make this blackberry syrup recipe every year. 

INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED….

  • Blackberries 
  • Sugar 
  • Cornstarch 
  • Lemon Juice 
  • Vanilla

For a refreshing summer treat, add a spoonful of this blackberry syrup to your lemonade.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH BLACKBERRY SYRUP??

Backberry Syrup is great as a topping for ice cream, and other desserts. This syrup can also be made with sugar, honey or made sugar-free.

HOW LONG DOES BLACKBERRY SYRUP LAST IN THE FRIDGE??

Store the blackberry syrup in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

If you are trying to think of classy gifts to give to your friends and family, give this blackberry syrup a try. I think they will love it.

Go get some blackberries and let’s do this.

Scroll down for the recipe….

ENJOY!!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups blackberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsps cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In medium saucepan, stir sugar and cornstarch together with a whisk, then stir in water until smooth. Stir in blackberries.
  • Place pot on heat and bring to boil stirring frequently.  Bring to a boil and crush until the seeds have been released from the berries.
    Once sauce thickens, it's done! If you want a thicker syup add a little more cornstarch.
  • Remove from the heat, add the vanilla extract and stir. Carefully strain the blackberry mixture through a mesh strainer. Serve immediately over pancakes or waffles.
  • IF CANNING:  Pour the hot syrup into sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace, wipe the rims with a damp cloth and screw on the lids.  
    Process in a water bath, 10 minutes for pints and 15 minutes for quarts. Carefully remove and let the jars rest undisturbed for 24 hours. 
Keyword blackberry syrup, ice cream topping