BLUEBERRY SYRUP
Sweet syrup used for drinks, pancakes, or ice cream topping.
Servings: 2 Cups
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Quart Fresh Blueberries
- 1/2 Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and stir until all the sugar is dissolved.
- Use your vegetable peeler to peel the zest off half of your lemon.
- Add the blueberries and lemon zest to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until berries begin to burst.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve or strainer. Use cheesecloth if you do not have a fine mesh strainer.
- Refrigerate for up to one week in an airtight container, or glass jar.