Cherry Simple Syrup
Tart cherries make a tasty addition to drinks and desserts with this easy syrup recipe.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 39kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherries, then pit them.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and fruit to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, 1 cup water
- Strain the hot liquid into a bowl or jar through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. The water should have reduced by half.
- While still warm, stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.½ cup sugar
- Store in a food-safe, airtight container, such as a mason jar, for up to two weeks.
Notes
No cherry pitter? Use a straw to push the pit out by inserting it through the stem end of the cherry.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5ounce | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.05mg
