Blackberry syrup
A refreshing summer drink, blackberry syrup is perfect for summer evenings. Simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow process.
Blackberry syrup is a great summer appetizer. It has a slight alcoholic content, making it unsuitable for young children. This recipe is designed for 3 liters.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time—
- Resting42 min
- Total57 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfondue
- Estimated cost$1.01 $0.34 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.56
- $0.17
- $0.28
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- When the lilacs bloom – depending on the climate, usually from early to late June – and the weather is dry, the flower heads are harvested from the bush. ≈ 3 min
- Briefly rinse them under cold, clear water to remove any small animals that may be present. ≈ 3 min
- The flowers are arranged in the large container in a loose, uncrowded manner (without being tightly packed). ≈ 3 min
- It could contain a little more than half. ≈ 3 min
- If the flowers are small, you will need to use more of them. ≈ 3 min
- Then, we add the vinegar, citric acid, and thin lemon slices. ≈ 3 min
- Finally, we fill the container with water until it is almost full. ≈ 3 min
- We close the opening with a kitchen towel and a ≈ 2 min
- The glass remains exposed to the sun for approximately one week. ≈ 3 min
- Once a day, the fabric is removed and the contents are stirred. ≈ 3 min
- When the first bubbles appear on the surface, the liquid can be filtered using a funnel in the bottles. ≈ 3 min
- The bottles then need to rest for approximately four weeks in a dark place (cellar, wine cellar, pantry) to allow the fermentation process to continue.
- At this point, they will be ready to be eaten. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Blackberry syrup
- 500 g of white sugar$0.56
- 125 ml of good-quality white vinegar$0.17
- 1 untreated lemon$0.28
Total$1.01
that's $0.34 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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