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Blackberry Syrup





Yields
Makes 6 half-pt. jars



Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

Drizzle the syrup over pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream.

su-Blackberry Syrup




Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon
 3 pounds blackberries
 2 1/2 cups sugar
 1 tablespoon lemon zest
 1/4 cup lemon juice
Step 1
1

Read Sunset canning instructions*; prepare 6 half-pt. canning jars and lids.

Step 2
2

Put berries, sugar, lemon zest and juice, and 3/4 cup water into a wide pot. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit releases juices, about 30 minutes.

Step 3
3

Smash berries with a potato masher. Cook until juices have thickened, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes more.

Step 4
4

Strain syrup into a 2-qt. glass measuring cup. Press fruit with a ladle to push remaining juice into cup. Discard seeds and pulp.

Step 5
5

Pour strained syrup into jars, leaving 1/2 in. of headspace. Following Sunset canning instructions, process 10 minutes.

Step 6
6

*Go to sunset.com/canning

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 442Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.