Blueberry Syrup
Fresh Blueberry Syrup is so easy to make and is one of my favorite ways to enjoy buttermilk pancakes or a big bowl of ice cream. Keep some of this in the freezer for a rainy day!
Homemade Blueberry Syrup
I am a sucker for flavored fruit syrups, but I can never bring myself to actually buy them at the grocery store. Have you ever checked out the ingredients on the back?
This blueberry syrup has all real ingredients. It is simple to make, super flavorful, and is a great topping for your favorite buttermilk pancakes, ice cream, or even cheesecake.
I made this just this morning, and it was a huge hit with all the kids. I am going to make a double or triple batch of this next time to keep in the freezer, or to can the next time we are on a canning binge.
Start with a pint of washed and picked through berries. Buy them on sale in bulk and cook up a big batch! If you really want to get berry-licious, toss some in the pancakes as well.
Toss those into a small saucepan along with ½ cup of water, ½ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the juice of ½ a lemon.
Bring that up to a simmer, and stir frequently. This syrup develops the most beautiful color.
Let this mixture reduce by half, and then add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch slurry (that's just a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with enough cold water to make it pourable) and let it thicken the syrup. You can skip this step if you like yours to be a bit thinner, but I prefer a thick, spoonable syrup.
This was great poured over my buttermilk pancakes! I will include a recipe for a smaller batch than the Corner Diner Pancakes I have posted. The recipe is a bit awkward to half, so I reduced it MY way. It made for a slightly different pancake, which I quite liked!
I wish you could taste this right now. I'm going to be tasting it again later on some fresh vanilla ice cream!
Blueberry Syrup
This homemade blueberry syrup can be made from fresh or frozen berries, and is one of my favorite toppings for pancakes! Whip up a batch today!
Ingredients
- 1 pint blueberries, washed and stemmed
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Combine berries, ½ cup water, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and stir frequently until the mixture is reduced by half.
- Make corn starch slurry by mixing corn starch and 1 tablespoon water until no lumps are left. Slowly drizzle into simmering syrup until desired consistency is reached. You may not need the entire amount.
- Remove from heat and serve with pancakes, ice cream, or cheesecake. Also great for mixing into yogurt, or blending into a milkshake.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 0g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
The perfect batch of fluffy homemade buttermilk pancakes is only 20 minutes away from being done.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Set aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Stir to combine, and then pour in egg mixture. Stir until combined, but mixture will be slightly lumpy.
- Gently mix in melted butter, and cook immediately on a griddle or pan over medium heat flipping once so that both sides are browned.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 416Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1211mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gProtein: 14g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
This is a great recipe - thanks for sharing! Just stopping by from Lemon Tree Dwelling, thanks for visiting me there and leaving such nice comments! Following you on Facebook 🙂
Had to pin your blueberry syrup recipe - I'll be trying it soon..
Lovely recipe and looks awesome! Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog. You can omit dry milk and use regular milk instead for the bread, no problem with that....
I am DROOLING! The pancakes are looking great too.
I love blueberries on my pancakes - I actually prefer them poured over the top of plain pancakes as opposed to baked into them. This looks scrumptious! And putting it on vanilla ice cream is even better. I'm definitely making this next time blueberries are in season!
Nicole, I hope you invite me to breakfast at your house! This blueberry syrup is infinitely better than the stuff in the bottles at the market. Thanks for stopping by our Happy Holidays Link Party - be sure to join us again this week, beginning on Saturday at 7 pm ET.
Absolutely! This is one of my very favorite things. 🙂 Let me know when you are in the area! 😉