Description
A quick and delicious cherry syrup perfect for pancakes, bringing sweet, comforting flavors to your breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of cherries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water over medium heat.
- Turn up the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into your simmering pot, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Stir in the juice of half a lemon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving over pancakes or other treats.
Notes
This syrup can be customized with other fruits like berries or peaches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup of syrup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg