Sugar-Free Cherry Soda Syrup

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Sugar-Free Cherry Soda Syrup, plated and ready to serve

This is the kind of syrup that once anchored every Jewish-owned soda fountain and candy store, mixed fresh with seltzer to order rather than poured from a bottle of commercial syrup.

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Ingredients for Sugar-Free Cherry Soda Syrup

Sugar-Free Cherry Soda Syrup

A bright, tart cherry syrup made without sugar, ready to mix with seltzer for a homemade soda.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 15kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Combine cherries, water, and sugar substitute in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Simmer 12–15 minutes, until the cherries have broken down and the mixture has thickened slightly.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible, discarding the solids.
  • Cool completely before storing.
  • To serve, mix 2 tablespoons of syrup with 1 cup of chilled seltzer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 15kcal
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Health Benefits

  • Cherries provide antioxidant compounds along with a naturally tart flavor.
  • A sugar-free syrup delivers real fruit flavor without a significant sugar load.
  • A fun, homemade alternative to a store-bought soda.
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