Healthy Syrup Recipe: Organic Blueberry Syrup Recipe For Kids
Blueberry sauce is delightful for the kids because of its versatility. Blueberries have been ranked among the healthiest fruits for years. Because blueberries are so easy to use, they’re a great fruit for kids and the possibilities of kid-friendly recipes with blueberries are endless, delicious and rewarding.
In this recipe, you’ll learn and discover how to make an organic blueberry syrup for kids.
Healthy Organic Blueberry Syrup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 5 cups organic blueberries
- washed -1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 organic lemon, whole, washed
Directions:
- Using a sharp paring knife, peel three or four strips of lemon peel from the lemon. Skin should be about 1/2 inch wide and not have too much of the bitter pith or white part on it.
- Then juice the lemon, and set both zest and juice aside.
- Place blueberries and water in a medium pot. Don’t worry about stems or leaves; they will be strained out later. Using a potato masher, crush the berries.
- Over medium-high heat, bring the berries and water to a boil, then lower the temperature to medium-low.
- Simmer berries for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. They will darken considerably.
- Remove pot from heat and ladle berries into a fine sieve set over a heat-proof bowl or measuring cup. Using the back of a smaller ladle, press on the berry solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids.
- Return the blueberry juices to the pot, then add the lemon peel (not juice yet) and the sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and stir to combine. Boil another minute or two. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove lemon zest.
- Using a funnel, pour syrup into clean jars. Top with lid and store in the refrigerator for up to three months, or the freezer for up to nine.
