This quick and simple 2-ingredient recipe for Homemade Blueberry Sugar is here to help you savor the essence of summer with every delightful spoonful. My blueberry-infused sugar is a symphony of plump blueberries perfectly preserved in delicately sweet granulated sugar form that hits your taste buds.
Whether you add this enchanting blend of luscious berry-infused sugar to freshly baked treats, stir it into creamy breakfasts, add to an acai bowl, panacake batter or use it to rim your favorite fruity cocktails, it's sure to elevate your culinary creations to new heights.
With just a sprinkle of this pretty-in-pink ambrosia, your desserts, beverages, and breakfast treats will awaken with a burst of vibrant flavor as this aromatic treasure casts its spell on every bite.
So, what are you waiting for? Let's whip up a batch of homemade flavored sugar! It'll only take 5 minutes and will add bright, juicy blueberry flavor to all your favorite recipes.
If you're looking to make more fruit-flavored sugars, head on over to my posts that details the process of making strawberry sugar and raspberry sugar as well!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m a blueberry fanatic. As soon as the season begins, I’m off to the races. From mini blueberry muffins, lemon blueberry cookies, blueberry shrub and blueberry pound cake, these beautiful, navy blue berries are featured in as many treats as I can imagine.
My newest obsession? Blitzing freeze-dried blueberries and sugar to create a gorgeous, naturally pink-tinted sweetener that can be added to everything from cookies and cakes to coffee and breakfast pastries.
Aside from adding a splash of color and sparkle to everything it touches, this blueberry and sugar infusion is also:
- Made With Just 2 Simple Ingredients - I’d bet you can guess what they are from the name.
- Quick & Simple - Measure, blitz in a food processor, and store. Flavored sugars are a snap to make!
- Versatile - Whether you use it to decorate your sugar cookies, add sparkle and pizzaz to berries and flowers, rim your cocktails, make blueberry sugar syrup, or sweeten your breakfast porridge, this sugar and blueberry blend can do anything plain white sugar can do, except with more style.
- Customizable - Allergic to blueberries? Swap in another freeze-dried fruit to make blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry sugar instead. Want to add another layer of flavor? Add some vanilla beans to the mix. Read on below for even more ideas to make this flavored sugar your own.
🍴Ingredients
As promised, you only need two simple ingredients to make this blueberry-flavored sugar. Here’s what to grab:
- Freeze-Dried Blueberries - Whether you buy a tiny, single-serve package from your local grocery store or keep a prepper-sized tin of them in your pantry, these delightfully crisp fruit snacks are packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Granulated Sugar - Plain white sugar is neutrally-flavored, so all you taste is sweet blueberry goodness.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
⏲️ Substitutions & Variations
The great thing about making your own fruit-infused sugar is that you can customize it to your every whim. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Swap Your Fruit - You’re welcome to use any freeze-dried fruit (or combination thereof) that you prefer. Note that you may need to adjust the sugar-to-fruit ratio depending on how sweet the fruit itself is.
- Add More Flavor - Feel free to get creative here. Add tiny black flecks of vanilla beans, warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom, edible lavender or rose petals, or even balance out the sweetness with a hint of salt. The options are as endless as your imagination!
- Go Sugar-Free - If you’re avoiding added sugar in your diet, consider swapping in a cup-for-cup sugar alternative like Splenda or Swerve.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
📖 How To Make Flavored Sugar — Step-by-Step Instructions
Learning how to make flavored sugars is as easy as 1-2-3!
Step 1: Add the freeze-dried blueberries in a food processor.
Step 2: Blitz until the blueberries turn into powder.
Step 3: Sift the blueberry powder with your granulated sugar.
Step 4: Mix the powdered blueberry with sugar together until homogenous, then use as you wish!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips/Expert baking tips
- Save leftover silica packets from things like vitamin bottles and new boxes of shoes. Use the packets to store your freeze-dried blueberries and newly blended blueberry sugar to keep them fresh and dry.
- Make sure your equipment is completely dry. Freeze-dried blueberries may shatter into powder when they’re totally dry, but these thirsty little babes will soak up any liquid that’s nearby. Ensure your blender or food processor and storage container are bone dry to prevent mold from growing.
- This homemade blueberry sugar can be used in various ways, such as sprinkling it over fresh fruit, adding it to baked goods like French toast or quick breads, or using it as a sweet topping for ice cream sundaes or blueberry shortcake. It's a great way to enjoy the taste of summer and add natural flavors to your favorite treats or beverages like green tea, black tea or herbal teas.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Blueberry sugar can clump if not sifted, so it's best to store it in a dry, airtight glass jar at room temperature. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can sift the blueberry sugar before using it.
It's worth noting that while blueberry sugar adds a wonderful taste to your dishes, it's essential to be mindful of the total sugar and calorie content, especially if you have dietary restrictions or concerns about blood sugar levels. As always, it's recommended to consult with a healthcare professional or refer to nutritional information for specific guidance on incorporating blueberry sugar into your daily diet!
Keep your freshly prepared blueberry sugar in a clean, airtight container in a cool, dark cabinet, preferably with a packet of silica in there to keep out any latent humidity. It should store well for 1-2 years under the proper conditions.
Blueberry-infused sugar can be used in nearly any recipe that calls for regular white sugar. I’ve used it to add a new layer of flavor to snickerdoodles, sprinkled it over my morning lattes, added some color to my pancakes… There’s no shortage of what this sugar blueberry magic can do!
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Blueberry Sugar
Equipment
- Mason Jars
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1.2 oz bag) Freeze dried Blueberries
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Add the freeze dried blueberries into a food processor or blender that is bone dry! The blend until the blueberries have turned into a powder.½ cup Freeze dried Blueberries
- Sift the blueberry powder into a medium bowl with your granulated sugar. If you find that there are large pieces of leftover blueberries, place them back into the blender or food processor and pulse again.1 cup Granulated Sugar
- Mix the blueberry powder and sugar together until homogenous, then use as you wish! (cocktail rim, coating sugar cookies, adding to recipe that calls for sugar, etc)
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