This Homemade Blueberry Lemonade is sweet, refreshing, and perfect for summer. It’s easy to make and sweetened with maple syrup instead of cane sugar. It’s kid-friendly, too!
I’ve been really into homemade drinks this summer! We’ve been on a big Watermelon Juice kick, and now I’m making tons of this Homemade Blueberry Lemonade. We also make regular lemonade and limeade, but I love the beautiful color of this Blueberry Lemonade.
I love having a big pitcher in the refrigerator for those hot summer afternoons, and it’s also great to make for parties and get-togethers!
Why Your Body Will Love This Lemonade
- Antioxidants – Blueberries are among the highest-antioxidant-containing fruits. I always talk about antioxidants and can’t say enough great things about them. Antioxidants are present in most brightly colored fruits and vegetables and protect our bodies from damage caused by free radicals and unstable molecules that can increase disease risk.
- Vitamins and minerals – Lemons are high in vitamin C and antioxidants that prevent cell damage. They also contain flavonoids and potassium, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. They contain citric acid, which can increase urine acidity and production, helping prevent kidney stones. Citric acid also slows the conversion of starch to sugar, aiding in weight management.
Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe Ingredients
- Blueberries – I usually use fresh blueberries when I make this because they’re in season right now, but you could also use frozen ones, and they would work great!
- Lemon Juice – For this homemade lemonade recipe, you will want to use fresh lemon juice. The pre-squeezed stuff you can buy in the lemon-shaped container usually does not taste very good. Fresh lemon juice will give your lemonade the best flavor!
- Pure Maple Syrup – I wanted to make this blueberry lemonade without refined sugar, so I used pure maple syrup instead of white cane sugar. You could also use honey instead if you like.
- Water – I used purified water because that is what we drink in our house. You can use whatever type of water you use for drinking. To make it fizzy, you can substitute tonic or soda water.
Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe Tips
This easy Homemade Blueberry Lemonade is perfectly tangy and sweet with lots of lemon and blueberry flavor. It’s similar to regular lemonade but with homemade blueberry syrup, which gives it a great flavor and a nice color.
- I tried straining it to get the seeds out, but they’re so tiny that they went right through and didn’t bother me. We then mix the blueberry syrup in a pitcher with lemon juice, maple syrup, and water.
- I like to garnish mine with a thin slice, or wedge, of lemon and some fresh blueberries. It’s especially nice to do if you’re making it for a party because it lets people know what it’s made of 🙂
- Blueberry Lemonade will stay good in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.
Have a question about this lemonade? Ask me in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
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Homemade Blueberry Lemonade (Refined Sugar Free)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 9-10 cups 1x
Description
This Homemade Blueberry Lemonade is so easy to make and really refreshing! Sweetened with maple syrup too!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh blueberries
- 7 cups + 1/3 cup water, divided
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, or 3/4 cup if you don’t want it quite so tart
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, or more if you want it sweeter
Instructions
- Add the blueberries and 1/3 cup water to a medium sized saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until blueberries are starting to burst open, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Let blueberry mixture cool and then add to a blender and blend.
- Pour the blueberry syrup into a large pitcher and then add the fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and 7 cups of water. Mix well and then pour into cups filled with ice or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Blueberry Lemonade will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Two of my favorite lemon and blueberry!! Want to make with sugar instead of syrup!
That would work great!
Sounds delicious can’t wait to make!! How much sugar would I use to replace the syrup? Thanks ahead!
I would just start with a few tablespoons and then taste and add more if you need
Just wanted to thank you for this recipe. Starting chemo and radiation and am supposed to drink lots of water. This has been a life savor for a not great water drinker to begin with. I added some ginger juice .
Could you swap out raspberries for the blueberries?
Sure! I would probably just strain them first because the seeds are bigger.
This sounds delicious! I’ve been really into lemonade & iced tea this summer – especially since it’s been so hot out and I’ve been feeling very pregnant!
I was pregnant with my first in the summer and all I wanted was cold juice! haha