You can’t top the flavor of homemade cherry syrup, especially when it’s made the traditional way: without the laborious process of pitting the cherries, without the use of artificial preservatives, and without the addition of sugar! A nutritious, all-natural syrup that is ideal for use in pancakes, yogurt, or beverages may be made with the help of this straightforward recipe, which allows you to capture the natural sweetness and lively flavor of cherry.

What are the Benefits of Keeping the Pits?

Without adding any other components, the flavor of your syrup is enhanced by the addition of cherry pits, which impart a delicate almond-like aroma. As a result of keeping them in, time is saved, and a greater amount of the cherry’ natural juices survive.

Parts and pieces:

Four cups of fresh cherries, entire, without pits, with the stems removed

Water, half a cup

A one lemon’s worth of juice (to ensure natural preservation and brightness)

For those who want a sweeter flavor, you may add two to three teaspoons of pure stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol of your choice.

Methods for Making the Syrup:

You should carefully rinse the cherries and remove the stems.

Cherry pieces should be placed in a big pot along with half a cup of water.

Initially bring to a low boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. The cherries should be cooked for thirty to forty minutes, tossing them occasionally, until they are very mushy and have released their juice.

In order to extract additional juice from the cherries, gently mash them with a potato masher or a fork.

The mixture should be strained into a clean pot using cheesecloth or a strainer with fine mesh, and the cherries should be pressed to extract as much juice as possible. The solids should be thrown away or composted.

To the liquid that has been drained, add lemon juice and any sweetener that you choose. Allow to simmer for a further five to ten minutes to slightly thicken.

Using sterile bottles or jars, pour the heated syrup into the containers. Before putting it in the refrigerator, make sure it is sealed and allowed to cool.

What You Should Do with Your Cherry Syrup:

On top of waffles, pancakes, or oatmeal, drizzle with honey.

Combine with yogurt or smoothies and stir.

A delightful beverage can be made by combining with tea or sparkling water.

Serve as a natural topping for ice cream or other desserts that are good for you.

You can experience the luscious, sour-sweet flavor of cherries in the same way that generations before you did by using this simple, healthful syrup that maintains the essence of simplicity, naturalness, and delectability.