This homemade blackberry lemonade is made with fresh blackberries and only has 4 ingredients! It’s tart, refreshing and really easy to make. Here’s how.
I LOVE making homemade lemonade (it’s just so much better than store-bought lemonade from concentrate or a mix). If you don’t have fresh blackberries on hand, or looking for a different flavor profile, try these fresh lemonades made with cucumber (and ginger), strawberries, hibiscus, blueberries and raspberries.
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How to Make Homemade Blackberry Lemonade
- Dissolve the sugar. Add two cups of water and sugar to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Let cool. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Add the other ingredients. Add the lemon juice, remaining water and blackberries to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add the sweetener. Add the sugar syrup and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Sweetener Substitutes for Lemonade
- Maple Syrup – Maple syrup is a sweetener that is made from the sap of maple trees. It has a unique flavor that is perfect for use in baking or on pancakes and waffles.
- Honey – Honey is a sweetener that is made by bees from the nectar of flowers. It has a distinct flavor that can be used in baking or as a topping for toast or oatmeal.
- Coconut Sugar – Coconut sugar is a sweetener that is made from the sap of coconut palms. It has a caramel-like flavor and can be used in place of brown sugar in recipes.
- Molasses – Molasses is a sweetener that is made from boiled-down sugar cane or sugar beets. It has a deep, rich flavor and can be used in baking or as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
- Stevia – Stevia is a sweetener that is made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar but does not have any calories.
- Agave Nectar – Agave nectar is a sweetener that is made from the sap of agave plants. It has a milder flavor than honey and can be used in baking or as a topping for toast or oatmeal.
How to Store Blackberry Lemonade
Pour the Blackberry Lemonade into an airtight container or sealed glass pitcher with a secure lid. Glass containers like mason jars are preferred, as they won’t absorb any of the flavors in the refrigerator.
Easy Blackberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 cups water, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup blackberries
Instructions
- Add two cups of water and sugar to a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Add the lemon juice, remaining water and blackberries to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add the sugar syrup and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
