Blueberry Maple Syrup
Bursting with juicy blueberries, this blueberry maple syrup is the perfect topping for pancakes, biscuits, ice cream, and more. 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.
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Drizzle it over a warm bowl of oatmeal, stir it into yogurt, or even use it as a topping for ice cream. However you enjoy it, this homemade blueberry maple syrup is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen! The best part? It’s not overloaded with sugar, yet it adds just the right touch of sweetness.
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.
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 Maple Syrup
Combine 1 cup of blueberries, maple syrup, vanilla, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes until blueberries are softened
Add the remaining 1 cup of blueberries and simmer an additional 4 minutes. Pull off heat and allow to cool and thicken.
Pour over pancakes, biscuits, ice cream, waffles, oatmeal, or yogurt. Enjoy!
Why you will love this recipe
Easy: You only need 4 simple ingredients.
Flavor: The best flavor to transform your typical syrup.
Wholesome: No refined sugar or questionable ingredients typically found in store bought syrups.
FAQ
Is this a blueberry syrup or a compote?
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.
Can I use fresh blueberries?
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.
What if my syrup isn’t thick enough?
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.
What if my syrup is too thick?
Add 2-3 tablespoons of water until the desired thickness.
What to Serve This Over
You may be tempted to drink this by the spoonful, but it is also delicious over:
Pancakes
Homemade waffles without eggs
Oatmeal
Ice cream
Yogurt
Blueberry smoothie bowl
Biscuits
Scones
How to Store and Reheat
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.
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Blueberry Maple Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen blueberries divided
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- To 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!