Sweet Cherry Simple Syrup
A delicious cherry simple syrup that goes so well in so many drinks!
Servings: 3 cups
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Equipment
- Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 16 ounces sweet cherries, fresh or frozen. pits removed
Instructions
- If you are working with fresh cherries, remove the pits by gently smashing them to expose the pit on the inside.
- In a medium sauce pan add your cherries, sugar and water and bring to a boil
- Once it has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- After 5 minutes, place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the cherry mixture over that.
- Gently press the cherries in the strainer to release the remaining juices.
- Discard the cherries and allow the cherry simple syrup to cool and come to room temperature.
- Once the syrup has come to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours to chill.
- After it has chilled, you can transfer the simple syrup to a proper storage container or leave in the bowl until ready to sue in your favorite drink or cocktail.
Notes
Flavored simple syrup will last for a few weeks in your refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 133g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Values are estimates only.
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