Blackberry simple syrup
This simple syrup is full of bright blackberry flavor, as well as a beautiful color. It's perfect to add to cocktails, lemonade and much more.
Servings: 24 approx (makes approx ¾ cup/180ml)
Calories: 18kcal
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Ingredients
- 4 oz blackberries (4oz is a little under 1 cup)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Wash the blackberries well to ensure they are clean. Be sure to use ripe berries and remove any that are underripe or going bad.
- Place the water, sugar and blackberries in a small pan and place over a medium-low heat, uncovered.
- Stir the mixture gently as you bring it to a simmer to ensure all the sugar dissolves. As it warms, the blackberries will start to go lighter in color - this is fine. Mash the berries to break them up and release the juices. Once it comes to a simmer, reduce the heat and simmer for around 3 - 5 minutes more - the mixture will start to look a little darker in color - then remove from heat. Set aside and leave the berries in the syrup to infuse it further as it cools.
- Pour the syrup through a strainer/sieve to hold back all of the fruit solids and seeds. Use a fine strainer as some of the seeds can be small and you don't want them sneaking through. Store the syrup in a sealed bottle/jar in the fridge until needed.
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Notes
Servings is based on using ½tbsp per serving, but it will depend on how used as some recipes will use more or less.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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