Description
This Cherry Coffee Syrup is a delightful homemade syrup made by simmering fresh cherries with sugar, water, and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for enhancing your coffee, desserts, or cocktails with a natural cherry flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pitted and halved cherries (225g)
- 1/2 cup sugar (cane sugar preferred, 100g)
- 1 cup water (240mL)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5mL)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the pitted and halved cherries, sugar, water, and a pinch of sea salt into a pot. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Allow it to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Crush cherries and add vanilla: Remove the pot from heat. Using a spoon or masher, crush the cherries inside the pot to release more flavor. Then add the vanilla extract and stir well to combine.
- Strain and store: Press the mixture through a fine sieve to separate the syrup from the jam-like cherry solids. Store the strained syrup in a clean jar for use, and keep the leftover cherry solids separately to enjoy as a topping or snack.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh cherries for the best flavor. Frozen cherries can also be used but may alter consistency slightly.
- The jammy cherries left after straining can be used on top of yogurt, pancakes, or desserts.
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
- You can adjust sugar quantity based on desired sweetness.
- This syrup can be added to coffee, cocktails, or drizzled over ice cream for a cherry-flavored twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
