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This easy, versatile raspberry simple syrup makes a lovely addition to cocktails, lemonade, seltzer, cakes, and more.
Why we love this recipe
Raspberry simple syrup works beautifully as a component of a wide variety of beverages and baked goods. It’s quick and easy to make, and it keeps well in the fridge for several weeks at a time. I especially love to use it in:
But you can get as creative as you like. Just don’t miss it.
What you’ll need
Here’s a glance at the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Fresh or frozen raspberries are fine. I almost always use frozen since they tend to be both less expensive and picked at the peak of ripeness.
- Regular granulated sugar works well in this recipe — no need for anything fancy. If it’s important to you that this recipe be vegan, be sure to use a sugar that’s processed in a vegan-friendly fashion.
- I use regular filtered tap water — any water that tastes good is fine.
How to make it
Here’s an overview of what you’ll do to make a beautiful batch of raspberry simple syrup. You can see the steps in action in the video that accompanies this post, and get all the details in the recipe card below.
- Place the berries, sugar, and water into a pot and set over high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Let cool completely before using. That’s it!
Expert tips and FAQs
You can. It’s important to make this recipe at least far enough in advance to let it cool completely before using. Beyond that, strained syrup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for at least two weeks.
More favorite drink syrups
- Simple syrup for cake or cocktails
- Sour cherry syrup
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Raspberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 10 ounces (283 grams) frozen raspberries
- 200 grams 1 cup granulated sugar
- 200 grams about 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place raspberries, sugar, and water into a small pot.
- Set over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring from time to time to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Raspberries will break down, and liquid will thicken up a little bit.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, leaving solids in the strainer.
- Cool completely before using.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen raspberries are fine. I almost always use frozen since they tend to be both less expensive and picked at the peak of ripeness.
- Regular granulated sugar works well in this recipe — no need for anything fancy. If it's important to you that this recipe be vegan, be sure to use a sugar that's processed in a vegan-friendly fashion.
- I use regular filtered tap water — any water that tastes good is fine.
- It's important to make this recipe at least far enough in advance to let it cool completely before using. Beyond that, strained syrup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for at least two weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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