Maple Cherry Syrup Recipes

CHOKECHERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Wash chokecherries, place in a large kettle, barely cover with water and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes till the cherries are soft.
• Mash gently and strain the chokecherry juice through a sieve or cheesecloth.
• Pour 3 cups juice into a large kettle; stir in the sugar.
• Cook on high, stirring constantly.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and skim foam.
• Add extract if using (almond extract gives a stronger cherry taste).
• To can: Pour hot syrup into sterilized hot jars to within 1/8th inch from top.

CHERRY SYRUP

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.

CHERRY PANCAKES WITH CHERRY-MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• To make the syrup, bring the maple syrup to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in the chopped cherries. Let stand at least 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Strain.
• To make the pancakes, whisk together the egg and buttermilk in a medium-size mixing bowl. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda, and combine with egg mixture. Stir in the melted butter and the cherries.
• Spoon the batter onto a hot griddle and cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter. Warm the cherry syrup and place in a small pitcher. Divide the pancakes among 4 plates and serve immediately, with the cherry syrup on the side.