Muddled Cherry Syrup

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh cherries, stemmed and pitted, or frozen pitted cherries, thawed, undrained
• 1 cup sugar

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

•Using a muddler or potato masher, smash cherries and sugar in a medium bowl to release juices (it's okay to leave some cherries whole). Stir in 3/4 cup hot water. Let stand until slightly cooled, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.
•Strain syrup before using, reserving cherries for garnish.

Makes 3 cups.