Raspberry Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Fresh or frozen raspberries simmered with sugar and water, then strained for a bright, clear, ruby syrup for Italian sodas, lemonade, lattes and milkshakes.

Prep 5 min

Cook 12 min

Cooling 15 min

Total 32 min

Servings 14

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2.0 cups (250.0 g)fresh or frozen raspberries
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine the raspberries, water and sugar in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Lower the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, mashing the berries against the pan, until they fall apart.
Remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently with the back of a spoon; pressing hard makes the syrup cloudy.
Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla, cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

Lemon juice brightens the berry flavor and keeps the color vivid.
Don't throw out the pulp: stir it into yogurt or oatmeal.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make raspberry syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 3/4 cups (14 servings).

How should I store raspberry syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in an ice-cube tray for up to 3 months.

Can I make raspberry syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead, or freeze it in cubes.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Fresh or frozen raspberries simmered with sugar and water, then strained for a bright, clear, ruby syrup for Italian sodas, lemonade, lattes and milkshakes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 14 servings this recipe makes.

65 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

16.5g Carbs

0.2g Protein

15.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (14 servings): ~910 cal · 1g fat · 231g carbs · 3g protein · 211g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 65 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 12 min·0.7 mi·~1400 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 9 min·0.5 mi·~900 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 9 min
Jogging 6 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Stair climbing 6 min·~550 steps
Dancing 11 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 15 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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