Cherry Syrup
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Cherry Syrup
Description
The Cherry Syrup recipe involves cooking pitted cherries with granulated sugar and water until the cherries start to break down, releasing their juices and natural sweetness. The mixture is then strained through a fine mesh to separate the pulp, resulting in a smooth syrup with concentrated cherry essence. The syrup's flavor is bright and fruity, balanced by the sugar's sweetness, making it suitable as a topping for desserts, pancakes, or drinks.
The texture is a liquid syrup that carries the cherry flavor without chunks, thanks to straining. Simmering at a gentle boil ensures the cherries soften and release flavor without burning or over-thickening.
Once cooled, the syrup is stored in the refrigerator and remains good for up to two weeks. This makes it a convenient ingredient to keep on hand for adding cherry flavor in various dishes or beverages.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Cherry 190g) pitted (fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g, white
- ¾ cup water 180ml
Instructions
- Remove the pits from the cherries with a knife or cherry pitter.
- Add all ingredients to a pot.
- Stir it together, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until the cherries start to break down.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or jug and pour in the mixture. Press the cherries into the strainer to extract as much cherry syrup as possible.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then pour into a jar or bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Calcium | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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