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DIY CHERRY COLA RECIPE

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A DIY recipe for homemade cherry cola syrup.

Provided by Marcia Simmons

Categories Drinks Non-Alcoholic Beverage Ingredient

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 oranges, zest only
1 lime, zest only
1 lemon, zest only
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 pods star anise, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon citric acid (see note)
1 fresh vanilla bean (approx 6"), split lengthwise (see note)
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
2 cups water
10 to 12 cherries
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Place citrus zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, lavender, ginger, citric acid, vanilla, coriander seed, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Line strainer with cheesecloth and strain ingredients from the pot, pressing down on the cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Pour liquid back into pot along with both sugars, cherries, and almond extract and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour through strainer to remove cherries. This is your cherry cola syrup.
To make soda, combine 1 part syrup with 3 to 4 parts seltzer, according to taste. Store syrup in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 29 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Makes about 2 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHERRY SYRUP

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My mom and grandma have been making this fruity syrup to serve with fluffy waffles and pancakes ever since I was a little girl. Now I make it for my sons, who love it as much as me!-Sandra Harrington, Nipomo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
1 cup water
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Dash ground cinnamon

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.