Cherry Syrup Recipe - Savoring The Good® (2024)

FAQs

How to make long lasting simple syrup? ›

According to Camper English of Alcademics, the shelf life of simple syrup can be lengthened two ways: upping the ratio of sugar to water, or adding neutral spirit. The difference is surprising. Simple syrup (1:1 ratio of sugar to water) will only stay good for about a month.

Yes! Cool the cherry syrup completely and transfer to freezer save containers.

Sour cherry syrup is often mixed with water for a refreshing drink.

How to eat cherries in syrup. Cherries in syrup are a delicious sweet snack that can be enjoyed alone, without exaggerating, or used as an ingredient in various summer desserts or, again, as a garnish for ice cream, yogurt, muffins or pancakes.

Alcohol can help preserve the mixture and extend its shelf life. Add a neutral spirit, like vodka, to bring your syrup's alcohol-by-volume (abv) up to about 15% to create a syrup that will last at least a few months. This equates to 5 fluid ounces, or a little more than ½ cup of alcohol, for one quart of syrup.

Citric Acid is the recommended acid for use with the Sodium Benzoate. However, most other approved food acids such as phosphoric, tartaric and Malic acids will suffice. Simple syrup can be preserved for months by adding 1 ounce of sodium benzoate with ¼ ounce of citric acid, per gallon of simple syrup.

So does syrup ever go bad? The short answer is technically no, syrup does not expire and you can keep an unopened container of the stuff on your shelf indefinitely.

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and press the cherries with the back of a spoon to help them release all the juices. Pour the syrup into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Storing Syrups

In order to store syrups at room temperature, they must be processed in a boiling-water canner. Label and date sealed jars, and store in a cool, dry, dark place. Properly canned syrup stored in a cool, dry place will retain a high quality for at least one year.

Tart Cherry Juice Warnings

If you have diabetes or another condition that affects blood sugar, you should speak to your doctor before adding tart cherry juice to your diet. Sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol found in tart cherry juice, can also cause belly pain and diarrhea for some people.

Is tart cherry safe for kidneys? ›

Cherries can be included in the diet for all stages of kidney disease. Cherries contain only trace amounts of sodium and are low in phosphorus. Sweet cherries are high in potassium (>200 mg in 3.5 ounces, which is almost one-half cup), while sour cherries are considered a low potassium food (<200 mg in 3.5 ounces).

Cherry Whisky Sour

Cherry syrup combines with Ballantine's Wild for an extra boost of cherryness, whilst sugar syrup and lime add a touch of tangy sweetness. Oh, and don't forget to throw in some fresh cherries before shaking for good measure (and a delightful garnish).

However, Maraschino cherries are not as healthy (because they are heavily processed and sweetened) as their raw counterparts because they lose a significant amount of their nutritional value. Maraschino cherries have almost three times as much sugar as raw cherries, which is added sugar.

Since 1940, "maraschino cherries" have been defined as "cherries which have been dyed red, infused with sugar, and packed in a sugar syrup flavored with oil of bitter almonds or a similar flavor."

Studies show that cherries are one of the few foods that are a natural source of melatonin, the chemical that controls the body's internal clock and regulates sleep. Research indicates you should eat cherries — or drink some tart cherry juice — about an hour before hitting the hay to get a good night's sleep.

Most homemade simple syrups are good for one to six months, depending on how much sugar is in them, explains Tales of the co*cktail: simple syrup made with a one-to-one ratio of sugar to water is usually good for about a month, while rich simple syrup, made with a two-to-one ratio of sugar to water, should be good for ...

The good news is that unopened simple syrup can last for up to 12 months when stored properly in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle of simple syrup should be refrigerated and used within 6 months for optimal freshness.

Any sugar crystals remaining in the syrup can cause others to crystallize. Adding a little corn syrup or an acid such as citrus juice will help to prevent this.