Can I use frozen raspberries?

Yes, you can use both fresh or frozen raspberries.

Can I use different berries?

You can use any kind of berries you like, fresh or frozen. You can follow the same recipes for a syrup made with blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, or even cherries! Just substitute the raspberries for your favorite berries. You can also use a mix of berries!

Can I make the syrup sugar-free?

Yes, you can use any sugar-free alternative you prefer, but keep in mind this will change the flavor of the syrup and possibly the consistency as well. Sugar also acts as a preservative here, so if you leave it out, the sugar won't last as long.

How long does it last? Does it need to be refrigerated?

You can store the syrup in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for 2 weeks. I don't recommend storing it at room temperature because of the added berries. Shelf-stable syrup also needs to be made in a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar by weight, not volume.

Raspberry Simple Syrup

Description

This homemade Raspberry Simple Syrup has a bright, tangy, and sweet raspberry flavor that's perfect for anything from cocktails, lemonades, tea, and lattes to pancakes, ice cream, and everything in between.

Ingredients

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1 cup water
2 cups of raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup cane sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

Combine raspberries, water, and cane sugar in a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 10 minutes. The longer you let the raspberries steep in the syrup, the stronger the flavor will be.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or a large measuring cup.
Transfer it to a glass jar or an airtight container. Wait for the syrup to cool before closing it with a lid. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Refrigerator: Store the syrup in a glass jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Always use a clean spoon and discard the syrup if you notice a change in color, texture, flavor, or smell.
Freezer: Freeze the syrup in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. Due to the high sugar content, the syrup should be pourable straight from the freezer. You can also defrost it in the fridge in about 30 minutes.
How to use it: You can use it in drinks like cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, hot tea, lemonades, and sodas or you can drizzle it over pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, and ice cream. You can also brush it on warm cake to add flavor and moisture.

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