AIP Friendly Blueberry Maple Syrup
Store-bought syrups are almost always off the table when you're following the autoimmune protocol — refined sugars, natural flavors, and mystery thickeners tend to sneak in everywhere. This blueberry maple syrup keeps things beautifully clean, relying on just a handful of whole-food ingredients that are fully compliant and easy to source. Fresh or frozen blueberries simmer down with pure maple syrup, a bright squeeze of lemon juice, and a whisper of finely grated ginger until the whole pan smells like something you'd find at a cozy weekend brunch. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes this feel far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. If you like a thicker pour, a tiny bit of arrowroot starch whisked with cold water brings it to a glossy, spoonable consistency without any grain-based starches. The recipe makes enough to serve 8, so it's worth making a full batch and keeping a jar in the fridge for the week ahead. Drizzle it over roasted sweet potato, stir it into coconut yogurt, or just eat it by the spoonful — no judgment here.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid pure maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp arrowroot starch (optional)
- 1 tbsp cold water (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and release their juices and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, about 5–7 minutes. Use the back of the spoon to press any remaining whole berries against the side of the pan.
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