Description
A refreshing blueberry lemonade concentrate that’s easy to make and perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups water
- Lemon slices and additional blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by rinsing your fresh blueberries under cool water. If you’re using frozen blueberries, there’s no need to thaw them—just toss them directly into the pot.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and water. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. As it heats, stir occasionally to help the sugar dissolve and the blueberries release their juices.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. The blueberries should break down quite a bit, creating a vibrant purple syrup.
- After it has simmered, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup to extract the liquid.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the strained blueberry syrup and mix well.
- Once combined, let it cool at room temperature for a bit. After that, transfer it into a clean glass jar or bottle. Seal it tightly and refrigerate.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using alternative sweeteners like honey or agave syrup. This concentrate can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg