Cherry Coke Syrup
Elevate your favorite drinks, desserts, and breakfast treats with this irresistible homemade Cherry Coke Syrup! Made with fresh cherries, fizzy cola, and a touch of vanilla, this syrup strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy flavors. The recipe features a simple yet effective cooking process, including simmering fresh cherries to release their natural juices and thickening the mixture with a cornstarch slurry for that perfect velvety texture. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavor, while straining ensures a silky, smooth consistency. Ideal as a topping for pancakes, a mixer for craft sodas and cocktails, or a drizzle over ice cream, this Cherry Coke Syrup is a versatile treat you’ll love to have on hand. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and easy way to add a gourmet touch to a variety of dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cherries
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Cola (regular, not diet)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Pit the cherries and place them in a medium-sized saucepan.
Add the granulated sugar, cola, and lemon juice to the saucepan with the cherries and stir to combine.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once the mixture starts boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally and use a spoon to smash the cherries slightly to release their juices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Continue to simmer the mixture for another 5 minutes until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids, pressing down on the cherries to extract as much liquid as possible.
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container or bottle and refrigerate. The syrup can be stored for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.7 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
