Can I use frozen raspberries?

Yes, you can use both fresh or frozen.

Can I use different fruit?

You can use any type of berries you like! Fresh or frozen. This recipe would work well with blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, or even cherries! Just sub the raspberries for your favorite berries 1:1.

Can I make the syrup sugar-free?

Yes, definitely! You can use any sugar-free alternatives. The flavor of the syrup will change depending on what kind of sugar you use but anything works. If you want to use stevia drops, I recommend adding more water, enough to cover the raspberries. This will make up for the lost sugar volume but will make the syrup more watery. Using sweeteners that can't be replaced 1:1 will result in a different amount and consistency of finished simple syrup.

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 about a week. Add 1 oz vodka to the syrup to extend its shelf life. It has to be refrigerated.

Raspberry Simple Syrup

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cup water
2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup maple syrup or cane sugar (or another sweetener of your choice)
2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Add the water, raspberries, and maple syrup to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes stirring often until the raspberries are all mushy and the liquid has reduced slightly. You can help this process out by smushing the raspberries with a fork while they cook. The mushier they are, the more flavor they will release.
Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or a jar.
Let cool completely before storing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for about a week.

Notes

Storing: The syrup should last for a week in the fridge but to extend the shelf life, stir in 1 oz of vodka after straining. The alcohol preserves it and it will last in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Calories: 30
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 1.4 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 0.1 g