Cherry Syrup
Makes 1 2/3 cups
Time 1 hr 15 min
Here’s a terrifically versatile syrup to make with a bounty of cherries, no pitting required! Serve it over everything from pancakes to blintzes to yogurt and ice cream, or mix it with seltzer for a refreshing alternative to bottled sodas.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 pound cherries, stems removed
Method
Combine cherries, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a large saucepan and place over medium heat.
Cover and cook until bubbling, about 4 minutes.
Uncover and continue to cook, stirring frequently until cherries are very soft and starting to fall apart, about 30 minutes more. Allow to cool.
Place a strainer over a bowl.
Pour in cherry mixture.
Press down on cherries with a wooden spoon to extract as much juice and pulp as possible.
Discard solids. Stir lemon juice into syrup.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1 tablespoon, 30 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 0g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 pound cherries, stems removed