This cherry cordial is perfectly sweet and slightly sour! Drip this easy and delicious fruit syrup over ice cream or add some to a glass of sparkling water for a refreshing summer treat.
Never heard of cherry cordial? Well you’re not alone, because neither had I! I’m a BIG fan of cherry season, and I was set on developing a recipe to honor this special time of year. Though I felt like the cherry cobblers, cherry pies, and cherry crumbles have all been sooOooOoOo overdone. So I did a little research for undiscovered cherry recipes and came across the cherry cordial. Now for those of you who don’t know, cherry cordial is a syrup that is most commonly added to sparkling water and served as a refreshing drink. It’s SUPER easy to make, and one of the only cherry recipes that doesn’t require you to painstakingly remove the stems and pits from each and every cherry.
As I learned more about cherry cordials, I noticed that most are loaded with sugar. And to me, that seemed unnecessary. So I set out to create a recipe that is low in sugar and allows as much of that delicious cherry flavor to shine through as possible! This cherry cordial is perfectly *chef’s kiss* sweet, insanely refreshing, and super easy to make.
What You Need To Make Cherry Cordial
Fresh Cherries – Pick up a big bag of whole sweet cherries the next time you’re at the grocery store! Cherry season spans from May through August, giving you plenty of time to enjoy this delicious fruit. I highly advise against using frozen cherries in this recipe as they release too much water when cooked. If you’d like to enjoy this cherry cordial in the winter time, I recommend making the recipe now and freezing it in an airtight container until you’re ready to use it.
Sugar – Any sugar will work, though I use coconut sugar to make this a tiny bit more nutritious! Coconut sugar is less processed and therefore contains more vitamins and mineral than white sugar. However, white sugar and cane sugar would both taste great in this cherry cordial recipe.
Fresh Ginger – You’ll just have to trust me on this one! Fresh ginger adds a slightly spicy bite that contrasts with the sweet cherries and takes this cordial to the next level. Feel free to add even more fresh ginger if you’d like!
Adjust This Recipe To Your Dietary Needs
- Make it Paleo: Use coconut sugar to make this a paleo cherry cordial!
- Lemon Substitution: Feel free to use fresh orange juice and zest in place of the lemon juice and zest in this recipe.
Cherry Cordial
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minutesThis cherry cordial is perfectly sweet and slightly sour! Drip this easy and delicious fruit syrup over ice cream or add some to a glass of sparkling water for a refreshing summer treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh sweet cherries, see Notes
1 cup sugar, I used coconut sugar
1-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Strain cherry syrup through a fine mesh strainer, let cool at room temperature before storing in the fridge to cool completely.
- Pour a few tablespoons into the bottom of a glass then fill with ice and top with sparkling water.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Cherries: No need to remove the pits or stems from your cherries before using them in this recipe! Simply gives them a good rinse them add them to your saucepan.
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