How many cups is 1 pound of blueberries?

One pound of blueberries is about 3 1/2 to 4 cups of fresh blueberries.

Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?

Yes. Fresh blueberries are my first choice for this recipe, but frozen blueberries work well too, especially when fresh berries are not in season. You can simmer them into the syrup just like fresh berries; they may just take a little longer to soften.

Can I just puree the blueberries instead of cooking them?

You can, but cooking the blueberries with sugar and water gives the lemonade better flavor and a prettier color. Raw pureed blueberries can sometimes make the lemonade look dull and foamy once mixed with lemon juice and water, and it is much more difficult to strain out the tiny seeds or pieces of skin.

Do I have to strain blueberry lemonade?

Straining gives the lemonade a smoother texture by removing most of the blueberry skins and pulp. However, you can skip this step if you do not mind a little texture. Some of the tiny blueberry seeds may still pass through the strainer, and that is normal.

What can I use if I do not have a fine mesh strainer?

You can use cheesecloth to strain the blended blueberry mixture. You can also skip straining if you prefer a more rustic lemonade with a bit of blueberry pulp.

How many lemons do I need for 1 cup of lemon juice?

It depends on the size and juiciness of your lemons, but you will usually need about 4 to 8 lemons to get 1 cup of juice.

Why does my blueberry lemonade taste weak or watered down?

This usually happens when the blueberries are not very flavorful, too much water was added, or ice melted into the pitcher. For the best flavor, use ripe, sweet blueberries and add ice to individual glasses instead of directly to the pitcher. If your lemonade already tastes weak, you can fix it by making a small extra batch of the blueberry mixture with more blueberries, sugar, and water, then straining it and stirring it into the pitcher. You can also add a splash of fresh lemon juice if the flavor needs a little more brightness.

What goes well with blueberry lemonade?

Blueberry lemonade is great with summer meals, snacks, and desserts. Serve it with grilled chicken, burgers, sandwiches, picnic foods, muffins, vanilla cupcakes, lemon loaf, or berry desserts.

Easy Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

Description

This Easy Blueberry Lemonade recipe is the perfect blend of fresh blueberries, lemons, and sugar for an easy and refreshing summer drink you’ll want to make again and again!

Ingredients

Scale

5 cups Water, cold & divided
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 pound Fresh Blueberries
1 cup Lemon Juice

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Instructions

Add 1 cup of water, the sugar, and blueberries to a saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then use a potato masher to mash the blueberries. Continue cooking and mashing over low to medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the blueberries are soft and mushy.
Carefully transfer the warm blueberry mixture to a blender. If your blender is not made to handle hot liquids, let the mixture cool first. Blend for about 1 minute, or until smooth.
Pour the blended blueberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Use a spoon to press the liquid through, leaving the thicker blueberry skins and pulp behind.
Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Add ice to individual glasses, if desired.
Serve right away, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir well before pouring.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 115