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Blueberry shrub in a pint glass canning jar with a red and white label
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Easy Blueberry Shrub

This blueberry shrub is very easy to make and very delicious as a salad dressing, in a marinade or mocktail.
Prep Time5 minutes
Fermentation2 days
Total Time2 days 5 minutes
Course: Drinks, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ACV, Blueberries
Servings: 2.5 Cups
Calories: 1kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • A medium glass bowl
  • A potato masher or a fork
  • A fine mesh strainer and funnel
  • Airtight storage jar

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup Raw cane sugar
  • 1 cup Raw apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Begin by adding blueberries and cane sugar to your medium glass bowl. Mix until the sugar covers the blueberries.
  • Gently mash or muddle the blueberries to release the rest of the juices.
  • Loosely cover with a plate or damp cloth and set on your counter for 24-48 hours.
  • After 24-48 hours, a lot of the Blueberry juice should be released into the sugar.
  • Using a fine mesh strainer and funnel, strain the blueberry syrup from the pulp into an airtight glass jar.
  • After all of the blueberry syrup is in the glass jar, add the apple cider vinegar. Secure the air tight lid and gently shake to combine.
  • Use immediately or store in the back of your refrigerator for 6 months to 1 year.
  • Enjoy!