Description
This Raspberry Simple Syrup is a versatile, sweetened syrup made from fresh or frozen raspberries, sugar, and water. Perfectly infused with raspberry flavor, it can be used to enhance beverages like cocktails, teas, and lemonades, or as a delicious topping for desserts such as pancakes, yogurt, and ice cream. The recipe includes an optional hint of vanilla for added depth.
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 2 cups of raspberries, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of cane sugar. If using, add 1 tsp of vanilla extract for additional flavor.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until all the sugar dissolves completely. This ensures the syrup is smooth and well combined.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the raspberries to release their flavor and the syrup to thicken slightly.
- Cool and Steep: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool for 10 minutes. The longer you let the raspberries steep, the more intense the raspberry flavor becomes.
- Strain: Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible while leaving the seeds and pulp behind.
- Store: Transfer the strained syrup into a glass jar or airtight container. Let it cool completely before sealing with a lid. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks for best freshness.
Notes
- Refrigeration: Store the syrup in a glass jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Always use a clean spoon to avoid contamination and discard if there is any change in color, texture, flavor, or smell.
- Freezing: Freeze the syrup in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. Thanks to its high sugar content, it should remain pourable straight from the freezer. To defrost, place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Usage Tips: Use the raspberry syrup to flavor cocktails, mocktails, iced teas, hot teas, lemonades, and sodas. It’s also delicious drizzled over pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream. For baking, brush it on warm cakes to add moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
