Description
This Raspberry Simple Syrup recipe is an easy and flavorful way to add a vibrant, sweet raspberry taste to your beverages and desserts. Made with just raspberries, water, cane sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract, this syrup is perfect for cocktails, teas, lemonades, or drizzling over pancakes and ice cream. The simmering process intensifies the raspberry flavor, creating a versatile homemade syrup that can be stored in the fridge or freezer for convenient use.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, water, and cane sugar to prepare the base for your syrup.
- Boil and Dissolve Sugar: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar fully dissolves into the liquid.
- Simmer for Flavor: Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to deepen and the syrup to thicken slightly.
- Cool and Steep: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool for 10 minutes. This resting time allows the raspberries to steep and intensify the flavor.
- Strain the Syrup: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup, pressing gently to extract all the flavorful juice while leaving the seeds and pulp behind.
- Store Properly: Transfer the strained syrup into a glass jar or airtight container. Let it cool completely before sealing the container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Store the syrup in a clean glass jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Always use a clean spoon to avoid contamination and discard syrup if there is any change in color, texture, flavor, or smell.
- You can freeze the syrup in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. The high sugar content keeps it pourable straight from the freezer, or you can thaw it in the fridge for about 30 minutes before use.
- This versatile syrup works great in cocktails, mocktails, iced or hot teas, lemonades, and sodas. It is also delicious drizzled over pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream, or brushed on warm cakes to add moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
