Blueberry Drink Syrup for Blueberry Iced Tea
Elevate your summer sipping game with this luscious Blueberry Drink Syrup, the ultimate flavor booster for homemade blueberry iced tea. Made with just four simple ingredients—fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, water, and a splash of zesty lemon juice—this vibrant syrup captures the natural, tangy sweetness of ripe blueberries. In just 15 minutes of cook time, the blueberries are simmered, mashed, and strained to create a smooth, versatile syrup that adds a fruity twist to any iced tea recipe. Perfect for serving at barbecues, afternoon gatherings, or as a refreshing pick-me-up, this syrup is not only easy to make but also stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks. Simply stir it into your favorite iced tea for a burst of summer flavor in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and water.
Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Mash the blueberries with a spoon or potato masher to release their juices.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof bowl or jar, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Allow the syrup to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
To use, mix 2–3 tablespoons of syrup into a glass of iced tea (adjust to taste). Enjoy your refreshing blueberry iced tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.0 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
