Is this cherry syrup tart?

Not really. This syrup is slightly to moderately sweet. For a tarter syrup, use tart cherries and reduce the sugar by half.

Do I have to thaw frozen cherries before making the syrup?

No. You can add frozen cherries directly from the freezer to the pan.

Is this cherry syrup good for making cherry-flavored drinks with?

No. This is the perfect cherry-flavored pancake syrup, but it is not meant for making drinks with. For drinks, use a cherry simple syrup, which is made with cherries, sugar and water and doesn’t contain any cornstarch.

Cherry Syrup For Pancakes - The Littlest Crumb

Name: Cherry Syrup For Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cherries, frozen; ½ cup + 2 tbsp water; ½ cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Description

This cherry syrup for pancakes is the best pancake topping for fruity pancakes. It’s made with only 6 ingredients in 15 minutes, and you can use either fresh or frozen cherries.

Ingredients

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2 cups cherries, frozen
½ cup + 2 tbsp water
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Add the frozen cherries, ½ cup of water and brown sugar to a small saucepan and heat on medium-high. Bring the mixture to a low boil. Use a fork to break up the cherries, releasing their juices.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water together until smooth.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the cherry syrup, and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for another 3 to 4 minutes until the syrup thickens up.
Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Serve warm.

Notes

For a smooth cherry syrup, blend the syrup after it cools to room temperature.
If the syrup is too thick after cooling down, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
This cherry pancake syrup tastes delicious served on top of these cherry pancakes or these oat milk pancakes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Pancake Recipes
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 178
Sugar: 39.2g
Sodium: 11mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.1g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44.2g
Fiber: 1.7g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg