Place the cherries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to smash the cherries as they cook. Allow the mixture to continue to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the fruit has broken down.
16 ounces dark sweet cherries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Remove from heat, and allow the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes or longer if desired. Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve to remove the fruit pieces.
Use the cherry syrup to flavor sodas, alcohol based drinks, or as a drizzle for desserts. Store the leftover in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2-ounces of the cherry simple syrup. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Simple Syrup Recipe
Serving Size
2 Ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
132
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
127
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
32
g
36
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
36
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.