Do you like to add fun flavors to your lemonade? It is amazing how much difference a Tablespoon of Cherry Simple Syrup can make. It can turn an ordinary lemonade or tea into a designer drink in no time. Once I made Simple Syrup for the very first time, I had all different flavor ideas running through my head. Adding flavors to your simple syrup only adds one additional step.
They are so simple and delicious, I can just about guarantee that there will be many more flavors to come! Raspberry, blackberry, peach, maybe even watermelon. 😉
Start by cutting each cherry in half, and remove the pit. I did this with my finger nails, but I am sure there is a gadget out there to make the process easier!
Heat the sugar, cherries, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat……
Simmer for 10 minutes, reducing heat if mixture starts to boil…..
Remove from heat and smash cherries with a potato masher…..
Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl or cup. Use a large spoon to push as much liquid through the strainer as possible…..
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use. It should be good for up to six months, assuming you don’t use it all up before then.
I made this refreshing Cherry Lemonade with this syrup…..
If you are looking for a sweetener without a flavor, try this Simple Syrup…..
What flavors do you think I should try? What are your favorites?
Enjoy!
Cherry Simple Syrup
Print recipe | Serves | 12 ounces |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 20 minutes |
| Meal type | Beverage |
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and sliced in half)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cups raw granulated sugar
Directions
| Heat the sugar, cherries, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. | |
| Simmer for 10 minutes, reducing heat if mixture starts to boil. | |
| Remove from heat and smash cherries with a potato masher. | |
| Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl or cup. | |
| Use a large spoon to push as much liquid through the strainer as possible. | |
| Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. | |
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
I just bought cherries! Yay!!
This looks like a good recipe to have – I have bought frozen cherries at Sams before and the pits are removed – I wonder if you could use them in this recipe and then you don’t have to remove the pits.