Easy Fresh Cherry Simple Syrup and Ways To Enjoy It

This syrup comes together in less than 20 minutes, and stores in the refrigerator for up to ten days. But believe me, it won’t last that long.

Simply syrup requires only four ingredients, and you can make it with almost any fruit. Use this recipe as a guide and for in-season fruit all summer long.

First off, you need a cherry pitter. It’s a game-changer and saves so much time. I bought one years ago and it’s still going strong. Actually, the kids think it’s great fun so they’re usually my pitters. Both take turns, and soon enough, I have a bowl of cherries ready to bake with.

A strainer is also a necessity. One with a fine enough mesh that only the juice and the tiniest bit of pulp get through. You’ll use this for so many things once you have one in your arsenal, if you don’t already.

Pour the cherries, sugar, water, and lemon juice into a large saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to press into the cherries, extracting as much juice as possible.

Remove from heat.

Place the strainer over a glass bowl and carefully pour the cherries into strainer. Stir the cherries around in the strainer, then press the cherries with the back of a spoon to squeeze as much juice through the strainer as possible. Discard remaining pulp.

Pour cherry simple syrup concentrate into a glass container and allow to cool. Store in fridge or use right away. Stir or swirl juice around in jar before pouring to make sure concentrate is mixed well.

Then enjoy!

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