Blueberry Simple Syrup (made healthier!)

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ C blueberries – fresh or frozen

• 1 C water

• ½ C honey

Instructions:

1. Combine blueberries, water, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Bring to a low simmer and cook until honey is dissolved and blueberries burst open, about 5-8 minutes.

3. Place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl, pour in the syrup and blueberries. Mash blueberries with the back of a spoon to release all the liquid.

4. Allow syrup to cool completely.

5. Store in a glass bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 1 ½ cups of syrup.

Notes:

Add to soda water for a tasty soda replacement. For an Italian soda, add a splash of ½ & ½ or cream to the top. Make it a mocktail by fancying it up with a sprig of mint and a squeeze of lemon or lime.

Don’t throw away the leftover blueberry pulp! It’s delicious added to yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, or a smoothie. It’s even thick enough to use as a jam replacement.