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Boozy Blueberries

Fresh blueberries steeped in a bourbon-vanilla syrup — a boozy treat that doubles as a cocktail garnish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 jar (about 8 servings)

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • 25-ounce mason jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups bourbon
  • 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean split
  • 2 cups fresh or dehydrated blueberries washed

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the bourbon, sugar, and vanilla to a simmer over low heat. Simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  • Pack your blueberries into the mason jar, snuggling them in tight without smashing them. Pour the syrup over the berries until it covers the fruit completely. If you have leftover syrup, save it for a cocktail.
  • Place the vanilla bean into the jar, seal the lid tightly, and store the berries in the refrigerator. They should be used within one year.
Keyword boozy blueberries, bourbon blueberries, cocktail garnish, spiked fruit