Homemade Cherry Simple Syrup (Fresh or Frozen)
This easy cherry simple syrup can be made with either fresh or frozen cherries for a rich, homemade syrup that tastes far better than store-bought versions.
Equipment
- Masher
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherries fresh washed and de-stemmed or frozen
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Fresh Cherries Method
- Add whole cherries, sugar, and water to a saucepan
- Bring to a boil then turn heat down and simmer for 15–20 minutes
- Gently mash the cherries to release juices (see note #1)
- Strain carefully, then cool and store
Frozen Cherries Method
- Combine cherries, sugar, and water in a saucepan
- Bring to a boil then turn heat down and simmer for 10 minutes
- Gently mash the cherries to release juices
- Strain carefully, then cool and store
Notes
- For fresh cherries, be careful not to break the pits when mashing as this will make the syrup bitter.
- Store in a glass jar or bottle for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, or freeze up to 3 months.
- This will yield about 10 oz. of syrup.
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