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Make Your Own Fresh Blackberry Syrup

July 30, 2019 by Kathy Hester 4 Comments

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I love the flavor of blackberries, but it’s the one berry that seeds can get too big for me to enjoy. Instead of giving up I make Blackberry Syrup to use on everything I’d love to taste like blackberries. It’s easy to make and you can freeze it for later too.

DIY Fresh Blackberry Syrup

Why Make a Homemade Blackberry syrup?

I used to love a blackberry green tea frappuccino from Starbuck’s. Of course, it’s long since discontinued. I’ve never been able to find a blackberry syrup at a store that came close, so I decided to make my own fresh blackberry syrup!

DIY Fresh Blackberry Syrup

Unlike the store-bought ones that I thought tasted like weird chemicals, this recipes makes a syrup that tastes like real blackberries – imagine that!

Can I Make This with Frozen Blackberries?

You can make this in the dead of winter with frozen blackberries and even give a few bottles for holiday presents. Also try making lavender syrup, blueberry thyme syrup, and while you’re at it give my butterscotch sauce a try.

DIY Fresh Blackberry Syrup

What Drinks Are Good with This?

Blackberry syrup is amazing in iced black or green tea and it makes a nice soda if you added it to plain carbonated water. It’s also perfect with a little gin and lime seltzer. Try it with bourbon and lemonade too.

What Sweetener Can I Use In Blackberry Syrup?

You could use coconut sugar, stevia or maple syrup (if that’s what you prefer to use as a sweetener). Cane sugar will make it thick and help it keep longer in the fridge. Coconut sugar will give it a bit of a brown sugar flavor that would be great with rum or bourbon.

You could use an alternative sweetener, to taste. Just realize that it will not get that thick, syrupy consistency.

I Want More Fruit Drink Recipes!

I bet you do! My Homemade Blueberry Thyme Syrup is great for mocktails and cocktails. Blackberry Mint Lemon Switchel and Strawberry Shrub are also great choices.

Make sure to try my Fresh Raspberry and Thyme Gin Cocktail and Lavender Syrup is great with sparking water or in iced coffee.

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DIY Fresh Blackberry Syrup

Save money and make your own syrups at home! This one uses fresh blackberries, but you could use thawed frozen ones too.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Cooling Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberry, Fresh Blackberry Syrup
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 26kcal
Author: Kathy Hester

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar
  • 6 ounces fresh blackberries

Instructions

  • Put the water and agave in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir and cook until the agave is completely dissolved into the syrup. This will take about 2 minutes.
  • Take the pan off the heat and stir in the blackberries. Mash the berries well to get all the juices out into the pot. Steep 10 to 20 minutes until the mixture cools.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the blackberry seeds and mush. Store in the fridge for about 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Use 2 to 4 tablespoons of the syrup in hot or iced tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Drinks and Syrups, Summer Tagged With: agave, Blackberry, coffee shop, DIY, frappuccino, green tea, green tea frappuccino, starbucks, syrup

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    September 2, 2014 at 11:01 am

    I never heard of the drink, but WOW your syrup sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      September 2, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Amanda! <3

      Reply
  2. mollyjade says

    September 2, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I wonder if watered down blackberry jam would work? I’ve found brands that use just berries and sugar before.

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      September 2, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      I bet it would. Fiction Kitchen, a veg place here, makes a cocktail with jam and it is delicious!

      Reply

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