Raspberry Simple Syrup

Raspberry Simple Syrup

A ruby-hued syrup that infuses sugar water with fresh raspberry flavor for cocktails and drinks.

Total 45 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This syrup simmers fresh raspberries with sugar and water, then strains out the seeds for a smooth, pourable base. Use it to sweeten lemonade, iced tea, cocktails, or drizzle over pancakes and ice cream. The bright berry flavor and deep pink color make it a versatile pantry staple.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

  1. Combine the sugar and water in a 6-quart saucepan and stir to moisten the sugar.

  2. Add the raspberries and lemon juice, then crush the berries slightly with a spoon or muddler.

  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves.

  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, to extract the raspberry flavor.

  5. Remove the pan from heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes.

  6. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bottle, pressing gently to extract liquid and discarding the solids.

  7. Seal the jar and refrigerate the syrup until ready to use.

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Raspberry Simple Syrup

This syrup simmers fresh raspberries with sugar and water, then strains out the seeds for a smooth, pourable base. Use it to sweeten lemonade, iced tea, cocktails, or drizzle over pancakes and ice cream. The bright berry flavor and deep pink color make it a versatile pantry staple.

45 min 16 oz 45 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the sugar and water in a 6-quart saucepan and stir to moisten the sugar.

  2. 2

    Add the raspberries and lemon juice, then crush the berries slightly with a spoon or muddler.

  3. 3

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, to extract the raspberry flavor.

  5. 5

    Remove the pan from heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bottle, pressing gently to extract liquid and discarding the solids.

  7. 7

    Seal the jar and refrigerate the syrup until ready to use.