Ingredients
Blueberry Syrup Ingredients
- 5 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 4 cups water, divided
- 2 cups Besti Monk Fruit and Allulose Powdered Sweetener (or regular sugar if not keto)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Crush and simmer blueberries: In a pot, combine the blueberries with 1/2 cup of water. Use a potato masher to crush the berries, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer over low heat for 15 minutes to extract the juice.
- Strain the juice: Pour the blueberry mixture through a large mesh strainer into a heatproof measuring cup, pressing firmly on the berry solids to extract as much juice as possible.
- Discard solids and prepare syrup base: Discard the pressed blueberry solids, then rinse out the pot.
- Dissolve sweetener and reduce: Add the 2 cups of sweetener (or sugar) and the remaining 3.5 cups of water to the pot. Bring to a boil while stirring until the sweetener is fully dissolved. Continue boiling over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes, or until the syrup reduces and thickens slightly.
- Add blueberry and lemon juice, boil briefly: Stir in the strained blueberry juice and fresh lemon juice, then bring the mixture back to a boil over high heat for 1 minute to meld flavors and ensure proper syrup consistency.
- Cool and store: Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool. Transfer it to an airtight container, seal, and refrigerate. The syrup will last up to 6 months when properly stored.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, ensure they are fully thawed before starting.
- For a non-keto version, substitute Besti Monk Fruit and Allulose Powdered Sweetener with regular granulated sugar in the same quantity.
- The syrup can be used on pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or mixed into beverages.
- Store syrup in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- If you prefer a thicker syrup, you can simmer it longer, but be careful not to burn it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie