Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 5 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons maple flavoring

Instruction

  • Make sure your blueberries are de-stemmed, and of coursed washed.
  • Then put 4 cups of blueberries and 1 cup of water in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • With a potato masher, mash your berries to release the juices.
  • Bring the berries to boil, then lower the temperature to medium low. Simmer the berries for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. They will darken
  • Remove pot from heat and ladle into a strainer to remove berry skins. This step is optional, depending on your preferences. If you want a really smooth syrup, strain all the pieces out. For a chunkier syrup, skip the straining all together.
  • Return the strained liquid back to your pot. Add sugar, lemon juice, and maple flavoring. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until syrup thickens to desired consistency
  • Remove from heat and add remaining blueberries, stirring gently to combine. Serve warm or cold. This recipe makes about 2-4 cups (depending on how much you strain out)