Sweet Cherry Syrup

INGREDIENTS

1 pound 

stemmed sweet cherries (about 3 cups)

3/4 cup 

granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine cherries and sugar in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. 

2.Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Cook at a simmer, adjusting heat as necessary, and cook until cherries are soft and start to break down, about 15 minutes

3.Set a strainer over a medium bowl and pour cherry mixture into the strainer. Press down on the solids until all the juice has gone through the strainer. Discard solids and chill the syrup until ready to use.