Blackberry Syrup

This Blackberry Syrup is sweet and summery and so simple to make. It's awesome in iced tea, poured over pancakes or to flavor cocktails. It's a jar full of summer magic.

Summer is a time to slow down and allow things to grow. Nature is absorbing the energy of the sun to store it away for the dark winter. We have to give it time before our rewards are ready to be harvested. So you might as well relax and make your summer a little bit more magical.

Maybe your magical summer looks like wandering through the woods eating wild berries off the vine. Maybe it looks like lounging in the shade consuming vast quantities of iced drinks. Or maybe it looks like brunch with the coven. Wherever your magical summer is taking you, blackberry syrup is going to make it more awesome.

What makes this Blackberry Syrup so awesome?

This Blackberry Syrup is sweet and a bit tart The color is absolutely gorgeous, which is always a win for me. And it's so versatile. Use it to sweeten simple drinks like iced tea, lemonade, or Italian Sodas. You could also use it to make more complex cocktails and mocktails. Cook it a little bit longer for a thicker syrup and its great on pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

This syrup is also an excellent way to use up berries that are a bit wonky or slightly past their prime. They're just gonna get cooked down in the syrup anyway, so if they've lost their sexy vibes, toss them into a pot for syrup. That way you can still enjoy the beautiful flavor of blackberries that might be a bit on the mushy side.

Magical Properties of Blackberries

Blackberries are woven into folklore eveywhere you look. The brambly vines may have been the ones that protected Sleeping Beauty's castle. Fairies love these sweet dark berries. They're sacred to the goddess Brighid and sometimes associated with the underworld. The lore is everywhere you look. Use blackberries in spells for abundance, healing, sensuality, and protection (Source: The Modern Witchcraft Book of Moon Magick by Julia Halina Hadas)

To learn more about the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this syrup. The full details are in the recipe card below.

• Blackberries - fresh or frozen
• Sugar
• Water
• Lemon juice - This is optional depending on how sweet or tart your berries are. A splash of lemon juice can just brighten up the flavor. Bottled juice is fine.

Tips for making Blackberry Syrup

Syrups of any kind of incredibly simple to make. Add equal parts sugar and water to a sauce pan, then add the berries and lemon juice. Heat it gently over mediium-low heat. I like to smash up the berries a little bit with the spoon just to help them release more flavor.

For a thin simple syrup for drinks, let the mixture simmer for about five minutes until the sugar is dissolved. For a thicker syrup, let it simmer a little while longer, maybe 10 minutes. Then just leave the mixture in the pot to cool to room temperature. The berries will continue to infuse the syrup. Once it's cooled, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into sealable container. Store it in the fridge. It will last a couple weeks.

I hope this beautiful Blackberry Syrup makes your summer feel more magical. It will definitely make it more awesome.

Looking for more awesome blackberry recipes? Try this Lemon & Blackberry Pound Cake or the ridiculously delicious Brie & Blackberry Grilled Cheese.

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Recipe slightly adapted from Closet Cooking.