This blackberry and blueberry syrup recipe with a bit of fall-inspired spice is the perfect way to celebrate the waning days of summer. Try it on top of pancakes, ice cream or mixed in with your favorite milk for a refreshing treat.
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Servings 12approximate
Author myinspiredhomeschool
Equipment
medium sized saucepan
fine mesh strainer
blender
Ingredients
2 cupsblackberries
1cupblueberries
1 cupcoconut sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2tspground ginger
2cupswater
1 tbsplemon juice
1/2tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse berries in a strainer
Add berries, water and spices to medium sized saucepan over medium high heat
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally for five minutes (or until berries start to break down and thicken)
Remove from heat, add lemon juice and allow to cool
Mix in vanilla extract after the sauce has cooled (or you'll lose the vanilla flavor)
Blend sauce in blender and strain solids through a fine mesh strainer if preferred
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week.
Delicious with ice cream, yogurt, coconut cream, or pastries. Also, super delicious mixed with your choice of milk over ice. Tastes like berry pie ala mode.