Berries In Fresh Cherry Syrup Food

FRESH CHERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. You can pit the cherries or leave them with the pits if you'd like. Either way is fine.
• Use a potato masher to squish the cherries and release some juices.
• Simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Mixture will be slightly thickened, all the sugar should be dissolved, and the syrup should be a deep red color.
• Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

CHERRY BERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the cherries, blueberries, apple juice, and stevia to a boil
• Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until fruit is soft
• In a small bowl, dissolve arrowroot powder in water, stirring until thoroughly combined
• Raise heat to high, add arrowroot mixture to fruit, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute
• Let sauce cool and thicken for 10 minutes before serving
• Use right away or store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

BERRIES IN FRESH CHERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the cherries, sugar, and 1 1/2 cups water in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature. Gently stir in the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and lemon juice. Let stand for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 day.
• Serve topped with lemon sorbet, fromage blanc, or whipped cream.

CHERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring cherries and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Add sugar and butter; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extract and cinnamon., Cool leftovers; transfer to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

EASY HOMEMADE BERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Pour frozen berries and 2 cups water into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they have thawed but are not hot. Add sugar and bring to a simmer; cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Mix remaining 1/4 cup water and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add to the berry mixture and cook over medium-low heat to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.

MACERATED FRUIT

Steps:

• Combine your ingredients of choice in a medium bowl and toss together until the fruit is evenly coated. For inspiration, try some of my favorite fruit, herb and spice combinations, such as Peach and Ginger, Blackberry and Mint, Cherry and Cinnamon and Strawberry and Vanilla.
• Cover the bowl with reusable or regular plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring about halfway through and gently pressing the fruit with a rubber spatula until the liquid completely covers the fruit.
• After the 24 hours, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, gently pressing on the fruit with a rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible. Reserve both the fruit and the liquid. Discard any other solids, such as herb sprigs, whole spices or aromatics.
• Serving suggestions for the macerated fruit: Serve immediately on top of yogurt with granola, or desserts, such as grilled pound cake or ice cream. You can also muddle the fruit into cocktails or add it to sangria. The fruit can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw before serving.
• The macerated liquid can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen in an ice cube tray. Once frozen, cover with reusable or regular plastic wrap and freeze for up to 6 months. You can use a small offset spatula to help remove individual cubes from the tray, then thaw the macerated liquid as needed.
• Serving suggestions for the macerated liquid:
• Homemade soda: For 1 serving, pour 1/4 cup macerated liquid in a tall glass filled with ice, top with 12 ounces sparkling water and serve.
• Fruit shrub: For the shrub base, combine 1 part macerated liquid with 1 part apple cider vinegar (for example, 1/2 cup of each). Mix to evenly combine. For 1 serving, pour 1/4 cup of the shrub base into a tall glass filled with ice, top with 12 ounces sparkling water and serve.
• Fruit vinaigrette: Turn your shrub base (see above) into a vinaigrette. Whisk 1 part shrub base with 1 part neutral oil (such as canola, grapeseed or vegetable oil; for example, 1/4 cup of each) in a bowl until emulsified. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Fruit syrup: Bring the macerated liquid to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half and thickened to the consistency of maple syrup-it should coat the back of a spoon without running off very quickly. Let the syrup cool completely, then serve over ice cream, pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt and granola. The syrup also makes for a great gift when poured into a jar. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.