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    Home » Recipes » Dips, Sauces, Spreads, and Spices

    Blueberry Maple Syrup

    Published: Mar 18, 2017 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A jar of blueberry maple syrup surrounded by whole blueberries.

    Blueberry maple syrup is an incredibly simple, three-ingredient recipe that brings an extra burst of flavor to breakfast and brunch. This homemade infused syrup is ready in under 15 minutes and is a family favorite for pancakes, waffles, and more.

    A jar of blueberry maple syrup surrounded by whole blueberries.

    You will never find me complaining about pure maple syrup on pancakes and waffles. My preference is to not even top them with butter - just maple syrup. Maybe a shake or two of ground cinnamon.

    But every now and again I like to shake it up and try something new. Faced with a carton of blueberries that wrinkled way more quickly than I thought they would (harumph), I threw them into a pot with maple syrup, gave them a quick simmer, and gawked at my new, semi-homemade, fancy creation.

    This blueberry maple syrup is the same one you'll see in this recipe for blueberry cornbread waffles. In my humble opinion it's so good that it warrants its own post!

    Reasons to Love Blueberry Maple Syrup

    • Infusing maple syrup with blueberries provides a fruit-forward, just-sweet-enough flavor that adds a special touch to breakfast.
    • It's less expensive to make than purchasing specialty fruit syrups.
    • You can prepare just as much as you need, preventing the fridge from cluttering up with store-bought bottles.
    • It's a great recipe (if you can even call it that!) for using up fresh blueberries that are a little past their prime. They get mashed up so a wrinkly texture will go completely unnoticed.
    Whole blueberries in a saucepan of maple syrup.

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Blueberries: Fresh or frozen blueberries work for this recipe. If you're using frozen, you don't need to thaw them.
    • Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup is the pick here, not a generic pancake syrup. I find that the best price locally for a good quality maple syrup is at Costco.
    • Vanilla Extract: This is optional, but just a small amount ties together the maple and blueberry flavors. I love how it enhances the flavors in blueberry chia jam and this blueberry maple syrup is no different.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    It bears repeating from before - this process is so easy, it almost doesn't count as a recipe recipe.

    1. Heat - Add maple syrup and blueberries to a saucepan on the stove. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5-6 minutes.
    2. Mash - Remove from the heat and add vanilla extract. Mash the berries until they burst. They don't have to be 100% broken up and smooth. In fact I like to leave some texture because it makes this syrup take on a blueberry compote like vibe. 
    3. Cool - Let the syrup cool off some before drizzling over pancakes and waffles, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    A stack of blueberry cornbread waffles topped with syrup.

    Serving Suggestions

    This syrup is pourable but features texture, not unlike a blueberry compote. Use it in place of maple syrup in your favorite recipes, including the following.

    • Pancakes - All kinds, naturally, but this blueberry maple syrup is especially good jazzing up cottage cheese pancakes.
    • Waffles - Berries are my fruit pairing of choice when making waffles. These whole wheat waffles crisp up so nice and fluffy.
    • French Toast - Whether made in casserole form (like baked cornbread french toast) or individual slices (challah french toast) french toast always benefits by a syrup accompaniment.
    • Oatmeal - Swirl this syrup in to your favorite hot oatmeal or overnight oats, or top healthy baked oatmeal bars.
    • Yogurt - Make your own fruit-on-the-bottom variety. The maple syrup will also sweeten plain Greek yogurt just right.
    • Ice Cream - Drizzle over vanilla bean ice cream!
    A jar of blueberry maple syrup surrounded by whole blueberries.

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • The syrup will continue to thicken up as it cools to room temperature and is stored in the refrigerator.
    • With the quantities written below, this syrup recipe is relatively small batch, yielding about six two-tablespoon servings. It can easily be doubled, tripled, etc. in line with your needs.
    • For an extra flavor twist, squeeze in a little fresh lemon juice when adding the vanilla extract.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you freeze blueberry maple syrup?

    Yes you can. Once cooled completely, add syrup to an air-tight container and freeze for up to several months. Thaw in the refrigerator before use.

    How long will this syrup stay in the fridge?

    It should last up to 5-6 days in the refrigerator, making it a great make-ahead element for brunches or weekend breakfasts. But as always, use your best judgment. Toss it if it begins to look, smell, or taste off.

    Can you can this syrup?

    I know very little about safe canning practices so I will always err on the side of caution and say it is not suitable for canning.

    If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, I’d love for you to leave a star rating in the recipe card and/or a comment review below!

    A glass jar of blueberry maple syrup.

    Blueberry Maple Syrup

    Blueberry maple syrup is an incredibly simple, three-ingredient recipe that brings an extra burst of flavor to breakfast and brunch. This homemade infused syrup is a family favorite for pancakes, waffles, and more.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dips and Sauces
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 (2-Tablespoon servings)
    Calories: 56kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
    • ¾ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
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    Instructions

    • Add maple syrup and blueberries to a small saucepan set on the stovetop over medium heat. Allow mixture to bubble up and reach a boil, then adjust heat to simmering. Let simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the berries are well-heated and beginning to burst.
    • At this time remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mash blueberries with a fork, the back of a wooden spoon, or a potato masher. The mixture will become a deep purple color. Leave as much texture in the syrup as you like.
    • Let the blueberry maple syrup cool off some before drizzling over pancakes, waffles, and french toasts. Store syrup in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days.

    Notes

    • Blueberries - If using frozen blueberries there's no need to thaw.
    • Texture - If you prefer a completely smooth syrup you can strain it after mashing the blueberries, but I didn't mind the little bits of blueberries in the finished product.
    • Flavor - Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice along with the vanilla extract if you'd like a little extra burst of flavor.
    • Yield - This recipe yields a total of about ¾ cup of syrup.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12.1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

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    Comments

    1. Matt says

      April 24, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      This would be awesome on Vanilla Ice Cream

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        April 27, 2019 at 5:01 pm

        Agreed!

        Reply
    2. Bob says

      March 31, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      Can a person can this syrup after making a batch to save for a later time

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        April 01, 2018 at 9:03 pm

        Hi Bob, I'm not familiar with the canning process so I couldn't say.

        Reply
    3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      March 22, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Is it bad that I would just eat this gorgeous stuff and skip the waffles entirely? It looks SOOOO delicious! Love it, Alyssa!

      Reply
    4. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

      March 21, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Gah this sounds so good! Blueberries make just about anything better!! I feel like I would put this on everything... lol

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        March 21, 2017 at 9:38 pm

        Haha I'm tempted to do that for sure! Thanks girl!

        Reply
    5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      March 18, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      O yum!! This will make for one happy pancake breakfast 😉

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        March 18, 2017 at 10:25 pm

        Yes, agreed! Thanks Rebecca. 🙂

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