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Blueberry Syrup Recipe

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jun 30, 2025

4.96 from 166 votes

Recipe

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Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this blueberry syrup. All you need is 10 minutes and 4 ingredients -if you count water, that is!

Once you taste this blueberry syrup, plain maple just won’t do. Your weekend pancakes or waffles will hit next-level delicious.

A stack of pancakes on a plate with homemade blueberry syrup and butter on the top

Homemade Blueberry Syrup

This blueberry syrup has been a staple in my kitchen since 2013, when my kids first discovered the wall of flavored syrups at IHOP, which we no longer frequent, as my copycat IHOP pancakes are nearly identical.

While blueberry pancakes always hit the spot, pouring this syrup over a stack of fluffy pancakes is an entire breakfast experience itself. In fact, millions of readers have loved it, which is why a strawberry syrup exists.

Ingredients

This homemade blueberry syrup can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. For sweetness, you’ll add sugar or honey, whichever you prefer. Water serves as the base, with a little extra added to dissolve the cornstarch and create a slurry to thicken it.

a side by side image of the homemade blueberry syrup cooking process

How to Make Blueberry Syrup

If you can boil water, you can make this blueberry syrup.

  1. Blend it smooth or serve as is
    Blending is optional, and only if you prefer a smooth syrup without blueberry bits.
  2. Cook the blueberries down
    Water, sugar, and blueberries will need to simmer for 10 minutes. The berries will soften and cook down, and the liquid volume will reduce.
  3. Thicken the syrup
    With the heat off, you’ll mix the cornstarch and water in a separate dish and add it in. Mix it and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken up.

Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Fresh blueberries work great to make syrup, but frozen ones are just as good. There’s no need to thaw; you just add them straight from the freezer. It’s that simple!

How to Thicken Blueberry Syrup

A slurry, made by mixing cornstarch and water, is added after the blueberries have cooked down. Then, you’ll see the mixture transform into a rich, thick syrup in minutes.

homemade blueberry syrup in a glass bowl

How to Store It

Once the blueberry syrup has cooled to room temperature, you can store it in a lidded jar in the fridge for a week or two, or freeze it for up to 3 months. To enjoy it again, warm it up a little.  

What to Serve with Blueberry Syrup

While this blueberry syrup goes with everything, at my house, we all have our favorite ways of enjoying it. My kids love dipping French toast sticks in it, I devour it with my cottage cheese pancakes, and my husband swears it makes his favorite banana waffles even better.

Easy Blueberry Syrup Recipe

blueberry syrup cooking in a pan on the stove
Servings: 16 (2 cups syrup)
Thicken: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this blueberry syrup. All you need is 10 minutes and 4 ingredients –if you count water, that is!
4.96 from 166 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup sugar, or honey
  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons water, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Make the syrup:

  • In a medium saucepan, add the water, sugar, and blueberries. Give it a stir. Bring them to a boil, and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer the blueberry mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking or burning. After ten minutes, the blueberries will have partially dissolved, and the syrup in the pot will have reduced in volume. Turn off the heat.
  • Make a slurry in a separate small dish by combining the cornstarch and the 2 tablespoons of water. Mix it well and add it to the pot. Stir it into the blueberry syrup and let it sit in the pot for 5 minutes.

Serve:

  • Serve it as is, with blueberry tidbits, or transfer the syrup to a blender and blend it until smooth.

Store:

  • Store the syrup in a jar with a lid. It will keep in the fridge for one to two weeks. Let it come to room temperature before serving or warm it lightly in the microwave.

Equipment

pancake syrup dispenser filled with syrup
Syrup Dispenser
cloth pouch to keep pancakes warm
Pancake Keeper
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ceramic dish to keep pancakes warm
Ceramic Pancake Warmer

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tablespoon | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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    Recipe Rating




  1. SMT says

    July 06, 2025 at 8:14 am

    5 stars
    Everyone raved about this syrup on my French toast today. So easy to make. Thank you for a crowd pleaser!

    Reply
  2. Liisa Struzinsky says

    July 04, 2025 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    SUMMER!!! Beautiful scent and flavor! Brought me to tears as it reminded me of blueberries cooking for blueberry jam/juice/pie in the kitchens of my family in Finland
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 04, 2025 at 12:10 pm

      What special memories! I love how food can take us back like that. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  3. Beth says

    June 29, 2025 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    Best blueberry syrup recipe out there!

    Reply
  4. Tina says

    June 19, 2025 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    The blueberry syrup turned out really well.

    Reply
  5. Tim says

    May 08, 2025 at 12:51 pm

    My Maw Maw used to make homemade fruit syrup but I remember her using fresh butter in hers. Can I make this recipe and substitute some of the water for butter?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      May 31, 2025 at 4:12 pm

      You can absolutely add 2 tablespoons of butter as you cook the berries down. It will give them a richer (and buttery) taste. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Thomas says

    April 25, 2025 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    I have an ample supply of blueberries and my landlord is sick of them so I made 16 batches of this and canned it. Fabulous recipe for blueberry syrup!

    Reply
  7. Ari says

    April 23, 2025 at 10:12 pm

    I don’t have corn syrup. Can I use maple, honey, or something else?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 29, 2025 at 11:05 am

      This recipe does not use corn syrup. It uses honey or sugar. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Lucy says

    March 06, 2025 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good!

    Reply
  9. Dayna says

    March 01, 2025 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    This was so yummy!

    Reply
  10. Jackie says

    February 25, 2025 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely incredible!

    Reply
  11. Sol says

    February 19, 2025 at 11:14 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been making this blueberry syrup for years. It’s great every single time.

    Reply
  12. Susie says

    February 19, 2025 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Blueberry syrup perfection!

    Reply
  13. Jamie says

    February 06, 2025 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    In love with this blueberry syrup! We got a bunch of fresh blueberries on sale this week and have already made this recipe twice!

    Reply
  14. Rhonda says

    January 05, 2025 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    No blending for me. I like some whole blueberries in my syrup. Also no cornstarch. But thank you for posting, and your video was great.

    Reply
  15. Estella says

    December 25, 2024 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    OMG my family LOVED this and is now obsessed with this blueberry pancake syrup.

    Reply
  16. Skylar says

    December 01, 2024 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    10x better than the blueberry syrup at ihop. So good!

    Reply
  17. Taylor says

    September 22, 2024 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    Made this blueberry syrup with our pancake breakfast this weekend and WOW! Sooooo good!

    Reply
  18. Blueberrylicious says

    September 16, 2024 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    Try a splash of lemon juice.

    Reply
  19. Anne says

    September 16, 2024 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    So simple! Yet tasted amazing!

    Reply
  20. Sandra says

    September 12, 2024 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    This blueberry syrup is so satisfying and delicious. My boys ask for it every time we make pancakes now!

    Reply
  21. Jenna says

    September 11, 2024 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    I made this blueberry syrup today and it was really great on pancakes. I will be making it again with waffles and more!

    Reply
  22. Sam says

    September 11, 2024 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    OMG!!! This blueberry syrup was epic!!! Elevated my pancakes and I love that you can save it for other recipes.

    Reply
  23. Natasha says

    August 31, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing both times that I’ve made it. My favorite part is that it’s so easy, I was able to make it right along with cooking pancakes, bacon and eggs.

    Reply
  24. Natasha says

    August 31, 2024 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this twice now and it turned out great each time.

    Reply
  25. AmberTheCook says

    August 13, 2024 at 7:42 am

    This is wrong you don’t need any sweetener for something that’s naturally sweet this is wrong you have never needed that cornstarch to sugar sugar is a natural thickener once it’s been boiled down all you need is frozen and fresh fruit and maybe water

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 27, 2024 at 4:22 pm

      There’s nothing wrong with the recipe as written. You’re welcome to omit the sugar and do your thing, Amber.

      Reply
  26. Pancake lover says

    July 26, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    Made this with huckleberries and it was fantastic thank you!

    Reply
  27. Cindy says

    July 17, 2024 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    This blueberry pancake syrup is so good! I’m not obsessed.

    Reply
  28. Michele says

    July 08, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    Do not add 1/4 cup water before blending. It gets too watery. I had to reduce it again by simmering the water off.

    Reply
  29. Sarah says

    July 05, 2024 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    This blueberry syrup made our pancakes epiccccccc

    Reply
  30. Elicia says

    July 04, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t have enough honey or sugar but I had some unopened dark Kairo syrup!

    Turned out delish!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  31. T Hoover says

    March 23, 2024 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    Easy and Delicious

    Reply
  32. Tamara Stone says

    June 23, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    It’s so easy and delicious. I’m using it for my sourdough discard pancakes by King Arthur Flour.

    Reply
  33. Jessica says

    May 04, 2023 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    I made this blueberry syrup today. Thanks for the advice of using frozen blueberries it’s still came out delicious!

    Reply
  34. Fran says

    December 24, 2022 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Just the right amount of sweetness.

    Reply
  35. Jeanny says

    September 19, 2022 at 1:51 am

    5 stars
    had to give this one a try after a friend told me about it. syrup from blueberries didn’t disappoint.

    Reply
  36. Deana says

    September 13, 2022 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    I was tired of regular syrup and so I decided to try this recipe for blueberry syrup. It is my new goto. tastes amazing.

    Reply
  37. Ramona says

    September 13, 2022 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    This blueberry syrup was so deliciouss

    Reply
  38. daisy says

    August 26, 2022 at 3:00 am

    5 stars
    kids loved it!

    Reply
  39. Carol Lamb says

    August 06, 2022 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    I followed the directions, using sugar, exactly as written, and used my food processor to achieve a smoother syrup. Of all the recipes i’ve tried on the internet, your simple-to-make recipe is, by far, the best ever recipe for blueberry pancake syrup! Thank you so much for “the perfect blueberry pancake syrup!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 09, 2022 at 11:35 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Carol! It continues to be my go-to as well! I hope you have fabulous pancakes for years to come!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        August 10, 2022 at 12:04 pm

        5 stars
        How long can you refrigerate this syrup?

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          August 14, 2022 at 2:06 pm

          Up to a week in the fridge. Enjoy!

          Reply
  40. Donna says

    July 26, 2022 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    Can this be water bathed? If so would 10 minutes be the right time ?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:33 am

      If you mean canning the syrup in jars, yes. Follow the same steps to canning jelly/mermelade.

      Reply
  41. Teddi says

    June 29, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    Do you need to thaw the frozen blueberries first?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 04, 2022 at 9:58 am

      No need. they’ll thaw as they cook. Enjoy!

      Reply
  42. Ron says

    June 12, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    So easy. Spoon good

    Reply
  43. Stephanie says

    May 15, 2022 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    Oh my is this ever delicious!!! So simple to make and just outstanding, not to sweet just perfect! I did add one tsp of vanilla extract only because I’m a vanilla addict. This will be made quite often, I’m thinking I might top some vanilla ice cream or angel food cake with it. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!!

    Reply
    • Paula Rollo says

      May 16, 2022 at 8:16 am

      So glad you enjoyed it! Your tweaks sound tasty too!

      Reply
  44. Rox says

    November 06, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    Can you freeze

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      November 09, 2021 at 8:34 am

      Yes, you can freeze this blueberry syrup. I recommend freezing it in small amounts or even in an ice cube tray.

      Reply
  45. Mons says

    September 13, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Can you put the syrup in containers? How long does last?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      September 13, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      A week in the fridge. Enjoy!

      Reply
  46. Tracey says

    August 28, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    I thought it was very good thank you for sharing. Blueberry is my favorite syrup. I’ll have to try the strawberry next time thank you again

    Reply
    • Britnay says

      March 14, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Wow…. That was a game changer. I was paying 10$ for double blueberry pancakes at IHOP. This helped me perfect the recipe.

      Reply
  47. Irish says

    July 04, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious

    Reply
  48. Meghan says

    March 22, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this to top some lemon ricotta waffles and it was SOOO good. Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 06, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      That sounds delicious Meghan!

      Reply
  49. Barb says

    January 11, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    Do you think adding Lemon juice to this recipe would work?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 13, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      I don’t usually add the juice from the lemon just the zest. I don’t see anything wrong with adding a bit if you enjoy it.

      Reply
  50. Sayali says

    December 21, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe. It’s so easy to make and came out perfectly. I blended it after cooking. It’s delicious!!!

    Reply
  51. Kerrie says

    December 13, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    This works perfect for my lemon ricotta pancakes! Thank you!

    Reply
  52. S says

    September 05, 2020 at 10:23 am

    4 stars
    Nice easy to make 1/2 C or less sugar would have been better our blueberries were already quite sweet Easy to switch away from cane sugar and gluten as well i used potato starch and coconut sugar.

    Reply
  53. Clarice says

    July 26, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t made this myself, but have eaten it and it’s amazing. Has anyone tried using half Stevia with the sugar? Does it taste just as wonderful?

    Reply
  54. Liz says

    July 15, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today; I added some strips of lemon zest in with the blueberries. Very tasty!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 20, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  55. Annette Miracle says

    July 06, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    could this be canned for gifts?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 20, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      Just like jelly!

      Reply
  56. Julia Beall says

    July 06, 2020 at 10:01 am

    5 stars
    Have you tried canning this? I’d like to make up a larger batch to have on hand. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 20, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      I Have. Same process as jelly.

      Reply
      • M Smith says

        August 08, 2020 at 11:21 pm

        5 stars
        Did you omit the corn starch in canning it? Isn’t corn starch considered not a safe item to can properly?

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          August 11, 2020 at 10:03 am

          Yes, but I only canned the syrup in 4oz jars in order to go through it quickly. You’ll need to add additional acid in order to preserve it in canning.

          Reply
  57. Lori says

    May 17, 2020 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    This syrup is seriously delicious and addictive. Just the right amount of sweetness. I added a splash of lemon juice at the end. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  58. CECELIA BUMBRAY says

    April 26, 2020 at 7:37 am

    5 stars
    The recipe was/is so easy to prepare. I’m at the stage in life of everything homemade as possible, no preservatives and I control the amount ofand type of sugar. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  59. Alecia Schader says

    September 10, 2019 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Really yummy and so easy! My toddlers loved it too, so win-win 🙂

    Reply
  60. Will says

    July 29, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    4 stars
    The only question why keep in refrigerator for two weeks what the reason is because me and my mother just made some and I’m tempting to try already lol

    Reply
    • Patricia Roberts says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      I believe that is the shelf life once you make it

      Reply
  61. Karla says

    July 11, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    First time I have ever made syrup or even used fresh berries. I just recently moved to Washington state and berries are abundant! My husband loves blueberries and this is going to be perfect for pancakes, biscuits, ice cream, etc. Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 12, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this Karla!

      Reply
    • Miranda Hamilton says

      August 18, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      If you live over by the Bellingham area I’d suggest going to park Butte trainhead for blueberries. They are everywhere right now

      Reply
  62. LinaBee says

    June 18, 2019 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Came out great! Added about a teaspoon of citric acid for a little more tartness, and I think it really accented the blueberry flavor well.

    Reply
  63. Deidre says

    February 22, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    I used Monk Fruit sweetener instead of sugar and it turned out awesome! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  64. Lindsay says

    January 27, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    As I was cooking pancakes for my weekly weekend brunch with my husband, I looked in the pantry only to notice that there wasn’t enough syrup for the both of us! As I scrambled to think of an alternative, I came across this recipe, grabbed a bag of frozen blueberries, and I’m sooooo glad I did! This syrup was absolutely amazing on top of my buttermilk pancakes! My husband even asked if I would make it again next weekend! Thanks for the awesome recipe! I can’t wait to try others

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 28, 2019 at 10:37 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Lindsay! You can use any fruit you want with this easy recipe.

      Reply
  65. Mar says

    January 25, 2019 at 4:27 am

    5 stars
    I did everything I could to destroy this recipe! And it still tasted great. (Phone wasn’t charged, and quite frankly to lazy to look it up, thought – got this). Used 2 cups of water. Never had that “blueberry pie smell”. So I looked it up. Like any rookie cook mistake added corn starch. Then, I had to fish the pods of corn starch back out. Let it sit and put it on pancakes. Was fantastic. Still using store bought pancake mix. Maybe one day that will change. This is really A LOT easier than I made it on myself and just a great recipe! Can’t wait to try again – and do correctly. Maybe not appropriate for this site, but going to try a gin based fusion drink with some of the remaining syrup. Thanks

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 26, 2019 at 10:42 am

      I bet a gin-based infusion would be AMAZING! Glad it turned out ok for you.

      Reply
  66. Everett Nathaniel Alarcon says

    November 03, 2018 at 12:53 am

    5 stars
    You blend the blueberries after they’re cooked correct? Not before they start cooking?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      November 06, 2018 at 10:06 am

      That’s correct. You blend smooth after it’s cooked.

      Reply
      • Karla Bagatta says

        July 09, 2020 at 3:58 pm

        5 stars
        Can the syrup be frozen after you make it?

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          July 20, 2020 at 6:51 pm

          It sure can!

          Reply
          • Allie says

            July 25, 2021 at 3:44 pm

            2 stars
            I messed up a big batch because on 3x it says 3 and 6 cups water. I suppose you meant 3 cups water and 6 tbsp thickener. So I blotches a lot of blueberries. I wish all you bloggers would please read what you post before it gets to us. Fresh blueberries are not cheap.

          • Laura Fuentes says

            August 02, 2021 at 4:09 pm

            Hi Allie, the recipe states 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of water, divided. the cup is for the pot and the tablespoons are for the thickener. I just messaged our database provider to see why the word “cup” displays after the tablespoon when you click on the 2x and 3x. The issue was unknown to me, so thank you for bringing it to my attention. I always recommend reading the recipe through -in addition to watching the provided videos. So while it’s easy to blame “you bloggers” I try to type everything out as thoroughly as I can in every step of the blog post, recipe, and even provide a video. You know what’s not cheap? My time. This post start to finish took over 70 hours. Recipe testing, shooting photos, placing them on a website, writing, shooting and editing video, etc. I wish all you free recipe seekers of the internet were a bit more courteous and took an extra minute to read through a recipe, watch the video, and maybe read the post.

    • ed says

      July 26, 2019 at 6:05 am

      my god 94 carbs ..if i ate this i would die.
      diabetics beware……geez

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes says

        August 01, 2019 at 1:47 pm

        Hi Ed, My apologies. The serving size was wrong. The recipe has been adjusted.

        Reply
        • Nonna says

          July 03, 2021 at 12:01 pm

          5 stars
          Can you can this?

          Reply
          • Laura Fuentes says

            July 06, 2021 at 2:36 pm

            Yes. Same process as you’d can jelly/jam. Enjoy!

  67. Sandy says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    Wow, I am in awe of this syrup. I just paired it with fluffy buttermilk pancakes and spiced apples (which I sautéed with butter, cinnamon, and a little lemon juice), and I have to say, it was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever eaten. It’s so simple, but incredibly delicious. With the apples, it tasted almost like a dessert, but more buttery than sweet. I love it! Keep the recipes coming!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 31, 2018 at 11:05 am

      I’m so glad! I have a Strawberry Syrup and a Peach Syrup for you to try too!

      Reply
  68. Kim says

    August 26, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    I. have already made my grocery list for the glutten free pancakes. Had every intention of buying suckers sugar free syurp. This blueberry recp has my attention, no doubt! Have you made this with. “Stevia” for example? You dont have to agree witg tge war on sugar statements, just inexperienced with this recp & wanted some feedback on changing it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 29, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Yes, all the time. I use 1/4 teaspoon of stevia and I find it to be enough to sweeten. Just cook down the berries and water + stevia until a syrup forms.

      Reply
  69. Maria says

    February 10, 2018 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    Can I freeze leftovers?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 11, 2018 at 8:34 pm

      Yes! I put them in an ice cube tray and freeze! super easy.

      Reply
  70. Ashley says

    November 11, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    I just made 130 jars of this blueberry syrup for favors for my upcoming wedding. They turned out perfectly!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      November 13, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      AMAZING!!! and Congratulations on your wedding!

      Reply
  71. Jeremy Marchand says

    July 30, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    3 stars
    If you’re considering using honey instead of sugar, I would recommend using a lighter spring honey. Otherwise, your syrup will likely come out like mine did where it tastes more like honey instead of blueberries…. I will be making this recipe with sugar from now on.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 31, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Definitely a lighter honey or cut it in half. Thank you for trying my recipe, Jeremy.

      Reply
      • Jeremy Marchand says

        July 31, 2017 at 4:10 pm

        5 stars
        I did make another batch with sugar and it came out great!

        Thanks again!

        Reply
  72. Abbi says

    July 08, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    Do you mean yields 2 1/2 cups? My husband and I just made raspberry syrup and it yielded 2 1/2 cups.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 09, 2017 at 1:59 pm

      I tend to leave mine longer to simmer so it gets down to 1 1/2 cups. However yes, it can yield 2 – 2 1/2 cups. Thanks for making it!

      Reply
  73. Anjuli says

    February 02, 2017 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    Hi, thanks for this recipe. I do have few follow up questions – For frozen berries – (1) Do I need to thaw them before I add them to the pan? (2) Also, how long can the syrup last in the fridge? (3) Can I make it in bulk and freeze some (including the cornstarch added to it)? Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 02, 2017 at 10:21 am

      You can take the blueberries from freezer to pan without any issues. The syrup will be good for up to a week in the fridge and in the freezer for 3 months. Enjoy!

      Reply
  74. Destiny says

    January 15, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my! I love this! I made syrups this morning using this recipe and it was simply amazing!
    I made blueberry and strawberry at first at both were perfect. I have a bunch of blackberries so I made some using those! So good! Have you used this recipe on other kinds of fruits like Peach or Mango? Or maybe some sort of Apple syrup?
    Just imagining makes my mouth water- haha.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 16, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      Yes! you can definitely use this basic method/recipe for other fruits. Enjoy!

      Reply
  75. Carol says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:00 am

    5 stars
    can you can the blueberry syrup recipe (i.e. put in water bath and seal the jars).

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      September 15, 2016 at 3:52 am

      I haven’t canned the syrup but I’ve canned homemade blueberry jelly. It’s not that much different so I’m sure you can.

      Reply
  76. Debbie says

    July 05, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    Can this recipe be prepared and canned?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 06, 2016 at 10:09 am

      It sure can. Same way you’d can jams. Enjoy!

      Reply
  77. Maggie Durang says

    April 08, 2016 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    I just made double recipes of both syrups Can these syrups be frozen? They are delicious!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 09, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      Yes! enjoy

      Reply
  78. Tamika says

    January 23, 2016 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe and video for blueberry syrup! I loved it. Perfect for my snow day breakfast.

    Reply
  79. Teresa Clinton says

    October 03, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Can this blueberry syrup be prepared and then frozen?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Schneller says

      October 04, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      yes, you can freeze 🙂

      Reply
  80. Steve says

    August 27, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    ((I forgot the stars in the review)) I Just made this with our fresh, MI blueberries – fantastic! Its breakfast-for-dinner, tomorrow and I’ll be trying your pancakes to go with this.. great site, thanks much!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 29, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks so much Steve! Glad you liked the sauce. 🙂

      Reply
  81. Steve says

    August 27, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this with our fresh, MI blueberries – fantastic! Its breakfast-for-dinner, tomorrow and I’ll be trying your pancakes to go with this.. great site, thanks much!

    Reply
  82. Chie says

    August 15, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I am going to bake a cheesecake and I want a homemade blueberry topping syrup. I’m glad I found your recipe which is easy and quick to make and looks really homemade. Upon seeing the very appealing pictures I knew at once that this is exactly the one I am looking for and that would make a yummy topping on my cheesecake. Thanks for sharing your recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 15, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Enjoy the cheesecake!

      Reply
  83. Erin says

    July 24, 2015 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious on our french toast last night! I really could have just eaten it like soup with a spoon!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:25 am

      I’m so glad it was a hit Erin!

      Reply
  84. Vanessa says

    July 21, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for a recipe that sounded delicious and was quick. I was a little unsure about this one at first because it seemed too simple. But I am so happy I made this. My son didn’t want any at first because he doesn’t like blueberry syrup, but I convinced him to try some, and he loved it! This recipe is one we will definitely be using again and again. It has a fresh yet perfectly balanced sweetness to it. Thank you for this delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Thank you Vanessa! I am thrilled he decided to try it and he loved it.

      Reply
  85. Sally says

    July 07, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    Looks fabulous – and so easy! Will plan to make the syrup with honey very soon! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 07, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      enjoy Sally!

      Reply
  86. kentuckylady717 says

    July 06, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks, Laura finally found it….can’t wait to make this…..sounds delicious…..and will try your pancake recipe too, I do have one and make mine from scratch, but will try yours for a change…..giving it a 5 star before I even make it…..because it looks like one lol….

    Reply
  87. Sarah says

    June 24, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    Can you make this blueberry sauce up in bulk and then freeze it?

    Reply
  88. dana says

    April 27, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    I’m curious, for the blueberry syrup could I use brown sugar or honey instead of white sugar?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 29, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      You could do either Dana.

      Reply
  89. Diane says

    April 12, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    My husband just said, “That blueberry syrup you made to go with the pancakes was better than anything you’d get at IHOP.” I told him it’s funny he should say that.

    I used tapioca starch instead of corn starch because of food sensitivities and made a smaller amount but used the same proportions. Thanks for posting this recipe! It will be our blueberry syrup recipe from now on.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 12, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      I’m so glad this was a winner! I use tapioca starch too now and it works just as well.

      Reply
  90. Donna says

    March 29, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Can I use frozen berries, is so do I thaw first or can I use them from frozen?
    Been looking for an easy syrup recipe for my grand children.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      April 12, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made it this morning using frozen and it worked just fine. I just put them in the pot frozen, added the water and let them thaw as they cooked. This is really easy and delicious!

      Reply
  91. Milena says

    February 26, 2015 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    Wow! This was perfect! So balanced, not too sweet but very flavorful, I agree that it’s better than IHOP’s. And I didn’t even make it with fresh blueberries – I had some in the fridge that were getting old so I wanted to salvage them if I could. And it worked 🙂
    I didn’t blend mine – just left the blueberries whole – and after putting in the fridge it did get a bit thick but I just spread it on french toast (it’s still thinner than jam) and went to town on it. Yum! I need to make some more!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 28, 2015 at 9:46 am

      so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  92. Geary says

    February 15, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing. Just made the blueberry syrup for my daughter and I, and some fresh made blueberry pancakes. Why go to a diner when we can make them this good at home? Thanks for the recipes. Cooking together with family is always one of our favorite activities.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 15, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      I’m so glad your family enjoyed it!

      Reply
  93. Deb says

    January 04, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    WOW….made these pancakes and blueberry syrup for out of town guests..indcredible!!!! I had froze blueberries gotten on sale this fall (.58!!!) and thought I’d try to use them for a crowd. The perfect pancake recipe is just that, also….perfect. Thank you.
    P.S. Am having them again for supper tonight, too!!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 04, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      I’m so glad this was a huge success Deb! thanks for trusting my recipes with your out of town guests!
      PS: nothing wrong with pancakes for dinner 😉

      Reply
  94. Jamie says

    June 14, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    4 stars
    I picked some blueberries at farmers market instead of strawberries and decided to try tge blueberry syrup. 1 word: AMAZING! Will never buy store syrup again. I even made some for a friend as a gift.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 15, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Your friend is going to be so happy Jamie!

      Reply
  95. Manisha says

    June 10, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    Just wondering do you have to use a sifter for the flour, salt and baking powder. Not sure if I haveone but was hoping to make these !
    Thanks,
    Manisha

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 10, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Just make sure there are no clumps. Enjoy!

      Reply
  96. Victoria says

    June 06, 2014 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Hi,
    Can frozen berries be used instead? Thank you:)

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 06, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      yes, you can use frozen blueberries for this recipe. enjoy!

      Reply
  97. Laura Fuentes says

    June 01, 2014 at 9:39 am

    I’m sorry these pancakes didn’t turn out for you but they are fantastic every time I make them.

    Reply
  98. Natasha says

    April 27, 2014 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    BEST PANCAKE RECIPE EVER!!! My kids loved them, I loved them, and my husband loved them… He told me to be sure I wrote this one down!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 27, 2014 at 11:05 am

      I’m so glad this is one for the KEEP stash of recipes! Awesome!

      Reply
  99. Melkis says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:07 am

    5 stars
    I give it a five star

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 18, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  100. Melkis says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much Laura! I’m a busy mom of three and am always looking for easy delicious recipes! You have a new followet. Later today I will make the blueberry muffins for snacks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 18, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Awesome! Let me know how you like the muffins!

      Reply
  101. Melkis says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Laura
    I’m making these tomorrow, but I don’t have corn starch… Any substitute? Thanks

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Do you have potato, arrowroot, or tapioca starch? it’s used to thicken the “sauce” but if u omit it… it’s just a tad runnier. still relish

      Reply
  102. shirl meckley says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Does anyone know how to make the Rasberry topping like IHOP uses on top of their pancakes?? If so, please send to my email address.

    Reply
  103. Nichole says

    December 09, 2013 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    This is great! For the flax seed do you remove 1/4 c flour and ADD 1/2 t baking powder or do you remove the flour and the baking powder?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      December 09, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      if you want to add flax seed to the pancakes remove equal parts of flax to flour but up to 1/4 cup. You’ll need a little extra baking powder as well.

      Reply
  104. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    October 26, 2013 at 1:44 am

    5 stars
    Just pinned both the pancakes and the syrup. They both look stellar! I have memories of that syrup from my childhood – must make it!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 26, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

      Reply
  105. CT says

    September 07, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Just made the pancakes this morning! They were so delicious and very fluffy! Thank you for the recipe! It’s a keeper!

    Reply
  106. Reema says

    August 23, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    How and how much beers can you add? I want to work beets into our diet but unsure how. We are vegetarian and also don’t eat eggs. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 23, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      i’m not sure where you’d put beets in this recipe…

      Reply
  107. Talynn says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    I know this has been up for a while but I just want to say that this is the only pancake recipe I use and it’s amazing. I have never put butter in and they are to die for. I also put the same mix into my waffle maker and they are soooo tasty!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 13, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  108. Mrz rivera says

    August 08, 2013 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    Made these for breakfast and they were amazing!!!! I added 1/8 tsp of vanilla. I will be making these again.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 09, 2013 at 10:30 am

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  109. Sana says

    August 02, 2013 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    This looks deliscious! If I use gluten free flour would I have to change anything else in the recipe?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 02, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      I’ve never made it with GF flour.. but I’ve been told to up the baking powder by 1 teaspoon and use King Arthur Flour’s gf mix.

      Reply
  110. Kathy says

    July 21, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    Yep , Excellent pancakes,, Thank You for posting this recipe!! I make quite a few so we have them left over to have the next day too.. And can use as bread, like fry bread….. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 24, 2013 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      I use pancakes instead of sandwich bread all the time!

      Reply
  111. Amy says

    June 08, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Can you make the pancake batter the night before and put in the fridge for the morning?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 10, 2013 at 10:10 am

      Hi Amy!
      Yes, you can put the pancake batter in the fridge and serve it in the morning. Of course, you might have to add a little milk and remix. It should be fine.
      I like to make the pancakes ahead of time and toast them in the morning. 🙂

      Reply
  112. sheryll says

    April 27, 2013 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    i made the syrup today with our waffles, but i used blackberries and it turned out perfect i dont think i need to buy pancake syrup ever again lol

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      May 01, 2013 at 1:43 pm

      Yes! never buy fake syrup again! 🙂

      Reply
  113. jacqueline says

    April 22, 2013 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    I didnt have any bisquick in the house so I went to Pinterest, these pancakes looked really nice, seemed easy to whip up, so when it was all said and done, it was a total hit!! My son loves these pancakes!! I also feel the same about not buying no more store bought bisquick! Thank you

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 22, 2013 at 8:55 am

      I am SO GLAD you are a homemade convert! these are SO easy and they come out perfect! thank YOU for coming back and letting me know they were a success!

      Reply
  114. Steph says

    April 08, 2013 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious. I use coconut oil instead of butter and they are so delish 🙂 thanks

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 10, 2013 at 10:19 am

      I love coconut oil Steph!! thank you!

      Reply
  115. Tami says

    March 06, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    5 stars
    Yummm!! My daughter wanted raspberries instead of blueberries for the syrup. I was worried it was too tart when I taste tested the syrup, but once it was on the pancakes it was amazing. I’m looking forward to trying other berries. No more store bought syrup nor bisquick pancakes for me. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  116. Tiffany C says

    March 04, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    Woah! THose pictures are gorgeous! I will have to try this, although I doubt my pics will look like yours! LOL

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 04, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you! I am slooowly getting better. 🙂

      Reply
  117. Kristen says

    March 04, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    Those pictures are gorgeous and have me drooling! Yum! Can’t wait to try these recipes.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 04, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      thank you Kristen! coming from you I am so touched!! I am slowly learning and getting better… 🙂 xo

      Reply
  118. Tiffany Burdette says

    March 03, 2013 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!! My daughter (15 mo) highly approves as well-she ate two whole pancakes!! We are definitely adding this recipe to our rotation 🙂

    Reply
  119. brianne says

    March 03, 2013 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    My niece asked me this morning for pancakes this morning out of the blue (it’s just my husband and I, and we’re more of a bowl of cereal breakfast people) so I searched on pinterest and came across this. They were a hit! She did ask for chocolate chip pancakes, so I made those and added just a bit of vanilla extract (about 1/8 tsp or so) and they were fluffy with a melt-in-your mouth taste! Will definitely make these again!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 03, 2013 at 8:53 am

      So glad you found the recipe! It’s a staple and works great every time. I often add chocolate chips to the batter as my kids love it. It’s the perfect pancake base.

      Reply
  120. Dariela says

    March 01, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    5 stars
    Looks so delish! And I’m sure it is! I want to make it, in fact I’ve always been wanting to have more types of cereal at our house. I tried a passion fruit once at Hawaii!, UMMM so so good!

    Reply
  121. Mai Bateson says

    March 01, 2013 at 6:40 am

    5 stars
    The recipes are winners! I love the title too, (Better than IHOP…) eye-catching and very promising! 😉

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 01, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Thank you Mai! Let me know how your family enjoys them!

      Reply
  122. Ashley says

    February 28, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    I just made the syrup using stawberries since i’m out of blueberries. Should i put it in the fridge overnight to serve in the morning or leave it out in the mason jar? It’s really yummy! I’m so glad my friend turned me on to your recipes!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 28, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      So glad it came out great! I would refrigerate and take it out ten min before you use it. I sometimes warm it before serving too. 🙂

      Reply
  123. Marla says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    I really want to make these for my boys!! But when do you add the cornstarch/water mixture to the blueberries?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 28, 2013 at 7:24 am

      Ah! I am so sorry. Just edited. lol

      Reply
  124. Tiffany says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    Both of these recipes will be winners in our house.. I know it already! Thank you for the whole wheat variations too 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 28, 2013 at 7:24 am

      Of course!

      Reply
      • Ashley White says

        June 17, 2017 at 8:57 pm

        5 stars
        Can you serve this within an hour

        Reply
        • JAM says

          September 06, 2017 at 7:47 am

          5 stars
          Absolutely…I make the syrup while I am prepping the pancakes/waffles and then serve syrup warm. Everyone loves it!

          Reply
  125. Isra {TheFrugalette} says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    That looks crazy delicious! Crazy.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 27, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      oh Isra… 🙂

      Reply
  126. Shana D says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my wow, as soon as our farmers market starts back up I am buying blueberries so I can make this recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 27, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      thank you! let me know how your family enjoys them! blueberry season is around the corner!

      Reply

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