Fresh Cherry Simple Syrup

A mason jar on a wooden coaster filled with the cherry simple syrup with fresh cherries all around it on a wooden surface.

Attention, cherry lovers — let’s add an extra fruity boost of flavor to your favorite drinks and baked goods with this fresh cherry simple syrup! In just 10 minutes with only three basic ingredients, you can make this rich cherry syrup that instantly adds a special touch to any recipe. Keep this homemade syrup on hand because you’ll want to add it to all your refreshing drinks.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Steeping Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 118kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Small saucepan
Potato masher or fork
Fine-mesh sieve or strainer

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cherries stemmed and pitted or sliced in half (see note if fresh cherries aren't available)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water

Instructions

Combine the cherries, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and then a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat. Use a potato masher or fork to break down the cherries. Let the mixture steep for at least 15 minutes.
Place a bowl or measuring cup under a fine-mesh sieve or strainer. Strain the cherries from the liquid. The liquid is your simple syrup. Allow to cool and then store in a sterile, airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Notes

As long as it's stored correctly, the syrup should last a few weeks.
If fresh cherries aren't available, you can use thawed frozen cherries.
For easy pouring, store in a squeeze bottle.
Make ahead of serving time if possible to allow the syrup to fully chill.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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