Description
An easy cherry simple syrup that can be used in drinks, desserts, and so much more!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add cherries, water and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat dow and simmer for 3 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash the cherries and break them up. Simmer for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Strain into a mason jar, making sure to press the cherries down to extract all the cherry syrup! You can enjoy the mashed cherries on buttered toast or pancakes!
- Let the syrup cool before covering and refrigerating for up to 3 weeks. Use in iced cherry chai, cherry lemonade, or add a dash to some lemon or lime sparkling water!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert
