Blueberry Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or thawed from frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar (depending on desired sweetness)
• 1/4 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Directions

1. Place blueberries, water and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. 
2. Place a paper towel in a mesh strainer and pour cooked blueberries through into a bowl. Fold the paper towel over and press the pulp to strain as much juice out as possible.
3. Stir in the sugar while the mixture is still hot. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Serving Suggestions:

• 1-2 TBSP with coffee, iced tea, margarita or mojito
• over ice cream, pie, cake or scones
• with pancakes, waffles or french toast
• in a vinaigrette
• in a fruit salad

Check out the rest of the Top Ate Blueberry Recipes.