Cherry Syrup

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sandra Harrington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

My mom and grandma have been making this fruity syrup to serve with fluffy waffles and pancakes ever since I was a little girl. Now I make it for my sons, who love it as much as me!—Sandra Harrington, Nipomo, California

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Cherry Syrup

Yield:3 cups
Prep:5 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Dash ground cinnamon
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Directions

  1. Bring cherries and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  2. Add sugar and butter; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extract and cinnamon.
  3. Cool any leftover syrup; transfer to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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