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Cherry Syrup Recipe

Published: August 19, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 30 minutes Total Time: About 50 minutes Serves: 2 cups Difficulty: Easy Category: Condiment Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In large saucepan, combine cherries and water
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
  3. Add sugar and lemon juice
  4. Cook for 10 minutes until sugar dissolves
  5. Remove from heat and let cool
  6. Puree mixture in blender
  7. Strain through fine mesh sieve
  8. Return to pan and add vanilla, salt, and cinnamon
  9. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened
  10. Let cool completely
  11. Store in airtight container

Special Notes

This homemade cherry syrup is perfect for pancakes and desserts. The combination of fresh cherries and sugar creates sweet, fruity flavor. The key is to use very ripe cherries for the best taste. This syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For extra flavor, you can add different spices or herbs. The syrup should be completely cool before storing.

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