Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Homemade Blueberry Syrup will be the best addition to your breakfast lineup. It is sweet, decadent, and you will want to put it on everything!

It takes less than 10 minutes and only a few pantry staple ingredients to whip up! Serve this up on Buttermilk, Cornbread, or Waffles for a breakfast that is sure to be a hit with the family!

Blueberry Syrup Recipe

It’s time to level up your pancake game! This Homemade Blueberry Syrup is fresh, delicious, free of artificial sweeteners and SO versatile! It only takes minutes to put together and will taste better than anything you can find at the store! Top pancakes, waffles, crepes, or other baked goods with this syrup for extra sweet and fruity flavor. You can even add this syrup to our Homemade Lemonade to create the perfect summer drink!

This Blueberry Syrup has become a HUGE HIT in my family and my kids love putting it on everything. You can switch out the blueberries in this recipe for raspberries or strawberries to create a variety of syrups for a breakfast à la IHOP! The possibilities are endless and I know you’re going to love having this syrup on hand in your kitchen!

Easy Homemade Blueberry Syrup Ingredients

The best part about this Homemade Blueberry Syrup is that it only requires 4 simple ingredients to make! Make this syrup in no time!

• Sugar: This will melt down to create the perfect syrupy texture and counteract overly tart fruit flavors.
• Cornstarch: Creates thickness for perfectly rich syrup.
• Lemon Juice: You can use either fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice.
• Fresh Blueberries: Fresh blueberries work best to create the perfect flavor and texture, but you can also use frozen blueberries as a substitute!

How to Make Blueberry Syrup from Scratch

The steps for making this syrup are so easy, even the youngest cooks in your house will be able to help! Mix this syrup up in minutes along with this pantry staple pancake mix to pair with for a perfect combination breakfast!

1. Whisk: In a medium saucepan, add your sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice and whisk together.
2. Boil: Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil and add in your blueberries.
3. Simmer: Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the blueberries burst and the syrup begins to thicken.
4. Serve: Remove from heat and serve.

The Best Blueberry Syrup Tips

Here are some tips to help you perfect your blueberry syrup! And if you are a big fan of blueberries like me, you have got to try our amazing Blueberry Banana Bread and Blueberry Pie Muffin Bread with Lemon Glaze!

• Blueberries: Ripe blueberries will be large and plump and slightly gray on the outside. Make sure they are dark blue all around the berry- any signs of red could mean they are not ripe yet and will be too tart.
• Temperature: Make sure not to cook your mixture on too high of heat. Simmering allows it to keep moisture while creating the perfect syrupy texture.
• Texture: If you do not want fruit pieces in your syrup, you can use a sieve or strainer to make it thinner.
• Fruit Substitutions: If you want to make your syrup with bigger fruits like strawberries, crush the fruit or put it through a food processor before adding it to your sugar and water mixture.

What to Serve with Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Blueberry Syrup with breakfast foods is a classic. Try serving it over my German pancakes! You can also add it on top of cheesecake and cheesecake bars for some extra decadence. Blueberry Syrup is sooo good for so many different things- in drinks, as a salad dressing, or even to drizzle on mini fruit pizzas! It is a delicious staple that you’re going to LOVE!

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Storing Your Homemade Syrup

You can store your Homemade Blueberry Syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about one week. You can also freeze your syrup to make it last for months! Allow one inch of space in your container when freezing as the syrup will expand. When you’re ready to use it, let it thaw in the fridge for a few hours before consumption.

• Refrigerator: Store in the refrigerator for about 7 to 10 days in an airtight container or jar.
• Freezer: This will freeze for 3 months in an airtight bag or jar. When reheating, slowly warm up, stirring occasionally.

Try These Other Breakfast Recipes

If your family is anything like mine, you are always wanting to switch up breakfast and keep things fresh and new. Adding a syrup like this buttermilk or pancake syrup is a great way to enhance your breakfast! Here are some other tried and true recipes to switch things up with a delicious new take on breakfast classics!

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Grandma’s Perfect Fluffy Pancakes

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Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Homemade Blueberry Syrup will be the best addition to your breakfast lineup. It is sweet, decadent, and you will want to put it on everything!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberry syrup, homemade blueberry syrup

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 74kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups fresh blueberries*

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan add sugar, cornstarch and water and lemon juice and whisk. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and add the blueberries.
• Simmer from 4-5 minutes until the blueberries burst and it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

*Frozen will work too

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

Grilled California Avocado Chicken is tender chicken marinated in an amazing honey garlic balsamic sauce and is grilled to perfection! It is topped with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese and avocados, tomatoes and basil. This chicken is INCREDIBLE!!

The combination of chicken and avocado is one of my favorites! If you love California chicken and don’t have a grill try this delicious California avocado skillet chicken.

Grilled California Avocado Chicken

So, I could not wait to share with you this Grilled California Avocado Chicken!  Cue all of the heart eye emojis for the avocado, tomato, and basil combination!!!  My mouth was watering making this avocado salad of sorts to top off the chicken. It provides a fresh and delicious element on top of the moist, flavorful chicken. It also makes for a vibrant, colorful, and delicious presentation. So pretty!  In spite of looking too great to eat, this grilled California avocado chicken was quickly devoured by my family!!

Usually, when something looks and tastes this good, I know I am going to have to put in lots of ingredients and lots of time to make it.  However, this avocado chicken comes together so quickly and easily I was shocked!! I am telling you, this was one of the best things that I have ever thrown on the grill. I already can’t wait to make it again. The flavors came together so well and I know that this will become a family favorite at your house as well!

Avocado Chicken Ingredients:

First of all, this chicken marinates in a honey garlic balsamic sauce. I mean who doesn’t love that flavor combination? It marinates to perfection and honestly grills to tender and juicy perfection! The flavor is absolutely unreal in this chicken.

• Balsamic vinegar: This is the acidic ingredient in the marinade that will act as a tenderizer.
• Honey:  Part of the marinade that adds flavor and keeps the chicken super juicy.
• Garlic: Cloves, minced
• Olive oil: The oil in your marinade will penetrate the meat, and bring the other flavors of the marinade along with it.
• Italian seasoning:  The perfect blend of flavors for most things, but especially this avocado chicken!
• Salt and pepper: To taste.
• Chicken: Boneless skinless breasts will grill best.
• Mozzarella: I love how fresh sliced mozzarella pairs with the tomato and basil, but any good melting cheese will work to smother the chicken.
• Avocados: Diced to bite size perfection.
• Roma tomatoes:  Any tomato will work, just be sure to cut into bite sized pieces.
• Basil: Fresh chopped basil is perfect on this chicken.
• Optional: Balsamic vinegar for drizzling

How to Grill California Chicken:

And just when you think that it can’t get any better, top it with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese when it comes off of the grill. It gets so melty and ooey gooey. Then, JUST when you think it can’t possibly get any better with the ooey gooey cheese on top comes the avocado, tomato, and basil.  Mind blown!

1. Marinate chicken: In a medium sized bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Mix avocado topping: Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the avocado, tomato, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Grill: Heat the grill to medium high heat. Grill the chicken on each side about 6 minutes or until cooked throughout and no longer pink.
4. Dress chicken and serve: Top with mozzarella cheese and avocado, tomato basil mixture. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Grilling the Perfect Chicken:

• Make sure your grill is clean before you begin and rub some oil on the grates to prevent the chicken from sticking.
• Thinly sliced chicken breasts won’t take as long to reach temperature. If your chicken breasts are really thick, pound them to thin them out.  It will reduce cooking time and help it to cook more evenly.
• Basic rule is 3-5 minutes per side on medium to high heat, but will vary depending on the thickness of your meat.
• You are aiming for a medium, indirect heat while grilling so that the outside of the chicken does not burn while you get the inside up to temperature.
• Keep the grill closed while cooking. This will keep the heat in and allow the chicken to cook quicker and more evenly.
• The chicken is done the temperature reaches 165 degrees or the juices run clear.
• The chicken will continue to cook slightly even after removed from the grill.

Variations:

• Marinate: Marinate in a combination of olive oil, lime juice, cilantro and garlic. (The longer it marinates the more flavor you will get, so if you have more time, let it sit in the juices for up to 24 hours.)
• Add more flavor! If you want even more spice and flavor: Add garlic seasoning on the chicken and use pepper jack cheese instead of mozzarella.
• Toppings: To change it up, you could even add black olives or bacon on top. Because let’s be honest.  Everything is better with bacon!
• What to serve with it? Serve with rice, a fresh salad, or seasoned fingerling potatoes.
• Bake instead of grilling: Cover the chicken with foil and cook chicken only at 350 for approximately 45 minutes depending on thickness of the chicken.  Then, uncover and add cheese and basil and place back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.  Finally, top with the fresh avocado mixture immediately before serving.

Storing Grilled Chicken:

I am not sure you will have any leftovers with this delicious chicken but it is easy to store just in case. Here are a few steps to help keep your grilled chicken fresh.

• Allow to cool after cooking no more than 2 hours before refrigerating or freezing.
• Store in a shallow airtight container.
• Grilled California Avocado Chicken will be good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 4 months.
• To avoid freezer burn be sure to pack your chicken tightly with airtight heavy-duty foil, plastic wrap or freezer paper or putting it in a freezer bag.

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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

Grilled California Avocado Chicken marinates in an amazing honey garlic balsamic sauce and is grilled to perfection! It is topped with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese and avocados, tomatoes and basil. This chicken is INCREDIBLE!!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword avocado chicken, california avocado chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 558kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

• Utopia Kitchen Cooking Knives

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 2 avocados diced
• 3 roma tomatoes diced (any tomato will work)
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
• salt and pepper
• balsamic vinegar for drizzling optional

Instructions

• In a medium sized bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the avocado, tomato, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Heat the grill to medium high heat. Grill the chicken on each side about 6 minutes or until cooked throughout and no longer pink. Top with mozzarella cheese and avocado, tomato basil mixture. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Notes

Updated on June 10, 2020

Originally Posted on June 11, 2017

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 18.5mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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