Homemade Blueberry Syrup
This homemade blueberry syrup comes together in just 10 minutes using frozen blueberries and real maple syrup. It’s perfect for pancakes, waffles, French toast, oatmeal, yogurt, cheesecake, and ice cream. With just 4 simple ingredients and a quick simmer on the stovetop, you’ll have a rich, flavorful syrup.
Unlike traditional syrups that are packed with refined sugar, this version is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, keeping it healthy and delicious. Its the perfect blueberry syrup for pancakes or waffles!
I almost always keep frozen blueberries in my freezer because they make recipes like this possible year round. We make a batch to drizzle over pancakes, and I usually double it because my kids love stirring leftovers into yogurt.
You can store the leftovers in the fridge or freezer so you can quickly have it on hand to use for your next breakfast or snack. This recipe uses frozen blueberries, but you can easily swap for fresh blueberries. Once the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla are simmered on the stovetop, you have creamy, sweet, and delicious syrup.
Quick Look: Homemade Blueberry Syrup
⏱️ Total Time: 10 minutes
🫐 Ingredients: Blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla.
🍯 Equipment Needed: Small saucepan, wooden spoon (or silicone spatula), measuring cups & spoons.
💡 Top Tip: Cook on low heat to prevent burning.
Ingredients
- Frozen blueberries: I always have these hanging out in the freezer, but you can easily swap for fresh blueberries.
- Maple syrup: Be sure to buy a good quality maple syrup you enjoy the taste of.
- Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice is always best and helps to balance the sweetness with the acidity.
- Vanilla extract: You can omit this if you don’t have it on hand, but it does add great flavor.
How to Make Blueberry Syrup
Step one: Combine 1 cup of blueberries, maple syrup, vanilla, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
Step two: Simmer for 3-4 minutes until blueberries are softened
Step three: Add the remaining 1 cup of blueberries and simmer an additional 4 minutes. Pull off heat and allow to cool and thicken.
Step four: Pour over pancakes, biscuits, ice cream, waffles, oatmeal, or yogurt. Enjoy!
Note From Lexi
I’m always looking for simple ways to make healthier swaps in my kitchen, and this homemade maple syrup is one of my favorites. Instead of reaching for a bottle of store-bought syrup filled with refined sugar and unnecessary ingredients, you can make this wholesome version with just a handful of pantry staples.
As someone who develops eggless recipes, I’m constantly creating breakfasts that are just as delicious without eggs. Here is why you’ll love it:
Easy: Made with just 4 simple ingredients.
Flavorful: A rich, cozy twist that transforms ordinary maple syrup into something extra special.
Wholesome: Made without refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or the questionable ingredients often found in store-bought syrups.
FAQ
Both are extremely similar. Compote is simply a fruit spread created by cooking fruit with sugar syrup. This syrup is not as thick and spreadable as compote would be. Compotes will often times have a thickener in it such as flour or cornstarch.
Yes, absolutely. Fresh or frozen. If you use fresh, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin it out a bit. Frozen blueberries naturally release water when simmering and fresh won’t release as much.
Let is simmer an additional 2 minutes and then pull it off the heat. Allow for it cool for a few minutes and it will thicken more as it sits and cools.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of water until the desired thickness.
What to Serve Blueberry Syrup on
You may be tempted to drink this by the spoonful, but this homemade blueberry syrup is a simple way to dress up everything from breakfast to dessert. Whether you’re serving a special weekend brunch or adding a little extra flavor to an afternoon snack, here are some of our favorite ways to use it:
Eggless pancakes: A classic pairing that’s even better than plain maple syrup.
Eggless waffles: Spoon it over crispy waffles for the perfect sweet topping.
Oatmeal: Stir it into a warm bowl of oatmeal for a naturally sweet, fruity breakfast.
Yogurt: Swirl it into plain or vanilla Greek yogurt for a quick snack or breakfast.
Blueberry smoothie bowls: Drizzle it over the top for extra blueberry flavor and a beautiful finish.
Biscuits or scones: Serve warm over freshly baked biscuits or scones instead of jam.
French toast: A delicious alternative to traditional pancake syrup.
Vanilla ice cream: Turn a simple scoop of ice cream into an easy summer dessert.
Cheesecake or pound cake: Spoon it over slices for an effortless fruit topping.
How to Store and Reheat
Allow the syrup to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week. You can also freeze leftovers.
Tips for Success
Keep the heat low while on the stovetop to not burn the syrup.
You can mash the blueberries using a potato masher if you want more of a pureed syrup.
Allow the syrup to thicken for about 2 minutes once you pull it off the stovetop.
If you made this recipe, I’d be so grateful if you left a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and a quick comment sharing how it turned out. And if you haven’t already, follow along here:
– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
Homemade Blueberry Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen blueberries divided
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until blueberries are soft.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of blueberries and simmer an additional 4 minutes.
- Pull off heat. You can mash as many blueberries as you’d like.
- Let it cool and thicken for a few minutes and then serve!
Notes
Nutrition
This makes such a delicious pancake topping! I often don’t even add the maple syrup and let the blueberries sweeten it by themselves. Though when I do this my husband usually proceeds to add maple syrup himself lol!
Oh do I understand this! My family is always looking for something to add maple syrup to.
Gotta love pancakes!
Served this on pancakes and oatmeal and it was delicious!