Cherry Syrup
So refreshing during the summer heat. Add to lemonade, cocktails, ginger ale, your smoothies, or morning yogurt! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 111kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries*
- 1½ cups sugar granulated, less for more tart flavor
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Remove pits (you can tear them out, gently, since it won't matter what they look like) and stems. See video for tips!
- Over medium-high heat, add cherries, sugar, and water to a pot and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a minimum of 10 minutes before transferring to a blender. Blend for about 30 seconds.
- Strain liquid with a fine mesh strainer and store in a sealed container.
- Use a tablespoon or two at a time to add to your favorite summery drink!
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg