The Fresh Approach

Recipe of the week!
Cherry syrup

Ingredients
1 cup cherries, any dark cherry, pitted
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar

Instructions
1. Wash and dry the cherries, then pit them.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water and fruit to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Strain the hot liquid into a bowl or jar through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. The water should have reduced by half.
4. While still warm, stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
5. Store in a food-safe, airtight container, such as a mason jar, for up to two weeks.

Uses
Cherry syrup has so many uses! Of course, cocktails are a must. Add the flavor of sweet cherries to your favorite drink recipes — the deep crimson color can’t be beat and the flavor is exquisite.You can also drizzle it over breakfast foods or desserts. Bakers can even use it to moisten cherry cake before decorating or mix it into frosting.