Cherry Simple Syrup
Cherry Simple Syrup is the perfect sweet addition for drinks and more during cherry season. All you need are three ingredients — including one very important fresh one — and a little time to make this cherry syrup for cocktails, mocktails, desserts, breakfasts and more.
Servings 40 (½ oz.) servings
Calories 21kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweet cherries pitted and halved
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar.
- Heat over high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat, and add the halved and pitted 1 cup sweet cherries.
- Let steep for an hour at room temperature before transferring to a mason jar. You can keep the cherries in the syrup, as it will preserve them.
- Store in an airtight container (mason jar, bottle, etc.) for up 6 months in the refrigerator
Notes
You may use fresh or frozen cherries, if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
