10 minutes
A delightful syrup made with wild blueberries, perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes.
Frozen Wild Blueberries
cups
cups
Powdered Erythritol Sweetener
cups
tablespoons
Xanthan Gum
teaspoons
1. Simmer Blueberries
Take a medium saucepan and combine the frozen wild blueberries with ¼ cup of water. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, until bubbles start to form and the mixture has slightly thickened.
2. Mix Sweetener and Lemon Juice
Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately whisk in the powdered erythritol sweetener and the fresh lemon juice until well blended.
3. Add Xanthan Gum
Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the mixture while whisking continuously to avoid clumps and achieve a smooth texture.
4. Cool Syrup
Allow the syrup to cool in the saucepan until it reaches room temperature. This helps the flavors to settle and the syrup to thicken a bit more.
Herbal Blueberry Syrup **Ingredients:** . Original recipe ingredients . 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary **Directions:** 1. Add the herbs to the blueberry mixture at the beginning. 2. Follow the usual simmering process. 3. Strain the mixture, ensuring that the herbs are removed. **Taste Profile:** Infusing fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary adds an earthy, aromatic layer, perfect for pairing with savory dishes or cocktails.
Opt for the freshest blueberries you can find. Look for berries that are plump, firm, and have a vibrant color with a natural bloom. If it's not blueberry season, don’t hesitate to use high-quality frozen blueberries, as they are picked and frozen at peak ripeness.
Aim for a syrup consistency that's not too thick or too thin by reducing the mixture at a gentle simmer and keeping an eye on its viscosity, remembering that it will thicken as it cools.
Taste your berries before you begin, and adjust the amount of sugar accordingly. Add a touch more lemon juice to balance the flavors if the berries are particularly sweet.
The oils in lemon zest can add a bright, citrusy aroma that complements the blueberries. Use a Microplane grater for fine zest that will integrate seamlessly into your syrup.
Use blueberry syrup to sweeten yogurt or oatmeal, drizzle over ice cream, or incorporate it into cocktails for an added burst of blueberry flavor.
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