Step 1

Combine the water and sugar in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Bring the water and sugar to a boil before turning the heat down until the mixture is simmering.

Step 3

Add the cherries and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.

Step 5

Strain out the solids and store the simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.