Do I have to use white sugar?

No. Use white sugar, demerara sugar, or brown sugar. The demerara and brown sugar will give a more caramelly flavor than the white sugar but will still be good.

Can I freeze simple syrup with fruit?

Yes! Strain the fruit out first, but the berry-infused simple syrup freezes great. We make a batch and keep some in the fridge and some in the freezer. Once it's gone, we make more. That way we always have some ready to go for drinks.

What fruit can I use for a fruit simple syrup?

Berries work great; blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, marionberries. Peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries are good to use. Watermelon and rhubarb also work for a simple syrup.

Berry Simple Syrup - Appetizer Bliss

Description

Homemade berry-infused simple syrups are a breeze to make, ready in under 15 minutes, and only need 3 ingredients! Whether in cocktails, mocktails, tea, or coffee, this berry simple syrup will take your drinks to the next level.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, marionberries,) about 10 ounces, fresh or frozen

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Instructions

Combine sugar, water, and berries in a medium saucepan.
Heat on medium-high heat until mixture is boiling and sugar is dissolved.
Reduce heat and continue to gently simmer for another 5-6 minutes until fruit is soft and easily mashed with the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and strain through a mesh strainer.
Cool the strained liquid and pour into jars.
Seal tight and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze until needed.

Notes

Dissolving sugar. When the sugar first appears dissolved after boiling, we find there's a chance it's not fully there yet. Extending the boiling time a few extra minutes helps ensure it's completely dissolved, leaving us a smooth solution. However, boiling for an extended period of time will boil the water away which we don't want.

Fruit. Use any fresh or frozen berries, peaches, nectarines, or cherries for simple syrup.

Additions. Add some fresh herbs while cooking the syrup for more depth of flavor. Mint, thyme, or basil are all good.

Storing. While simple syrup will last months in the fridge, since this has fruit in it, we recommend using it within a week. However, if it is stored properly (sanitized, airtight containers) it will last up to a month in the fridge. Store up to 6 months in the freezer.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Drinks & Cocktails
Method: Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 37
Sugar: 8.9 g
Sodium: 0.6 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 9.5 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg