Maine Wild Blueberry Syrup
This easy recipe for Maine wild blueberry syrup adds bright summer flavor to cocktails and desserts.
By Yankee Magazine|Jul 23 2024|
Use Maine blueberry syrup in a delicious simple summer dessert of blueberry shortcakes.
Photo Credit: Kate BowlerSponsored by: VisitMaine
This easy recipe for Maine wild blueberry syrup from Kate Bowler of @domestikateblog offers multiple ways to enjoy the sweet, fresh taste of Maine wild blueberries. Use it in a cocktail, drizzle it over your favorite desserts, or add it to a summer cheese board.
Favorite Ways to Use Maine Wild Blueberry Syrup:
- Add a drop of blueberry syrup to the bottom of a glass and top with your favorite liquor (gin, vodka), sparkling water, and mint for a refreshing blueberry cocktail.
- Spoon over shortcakes and whipped cream for a delicious simple summer dessert of blueberry shortcakes.
- Use it as a mocktail base! Just combine with plain sparkling soda water or ginger beer for an NA drink.
- Drizzle over vanilla bean ice cream, cheesecake, or a bowl of chopped-up angel food cake and whipped cream!
Check out VisitMaine.com for more culinary inspiration and seasonal flavors of Maine!
Yield:
2 cups
Ingredients
2 ½ Cups of Maine Wild Blueberries
½ Cup of Sugar
½ Cup of Water
1 Tbsp of Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
In a small pot, combine the blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half. Transfer the mixture to a jar to cool and serve at room temperature.
Store unused blueberry sauce in the fridge but bring it back to room temperature before serving to regain the sauce consistency.
