RECIPES USING CHERRY SYRUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the water, sugar, cherries (and herbs if using) in a saucepan over medium heat. Use the back of a spoon or a muddler to smash the cherries as much as possible. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat. Let simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool. Once cooled for about an hour, strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass jar with a lid. Place in the refrigerator. This can be stored for about one week. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Combine cherries and sugar in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir to coat cherries in sugar, and then use a potato masher to squash the cherries and release their juice (this will be easier to do once they have warmed up a bit).
• Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Cook at a simmer, adjusting heat as necessary, and cook until cherries are soft and start to break down, about 15 minutes. 
• Set a strainer over a medium bowl and pour cherry mixture into the strainer. Press down on the solids until all the juice has gone through the strainer. Discard solids and chill the syrup until ready to use. Syrup will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.