Simple Syrup
Easy recipe for making any flavor of simple syrup to use in other recipes.
Course:
beverage, condiment
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
baking, flavoring, lbrown sugar, mixed drinks, sweetener
Ingredients
- 1 cup White, Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup fresh botanicals (use 1/2 for dried)
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients into a medium saucepan.
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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until all the sugar is dissolved.
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Let it simmer a gently until it is reduced nearly half, stirring frequently.
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Remove from the heat an cool.
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Once you've let it cool, strain out the plant matter and store in the refrigerator. Voila! You've just made simple syrup!
Recipe Notes
A few notes about the botanicals.
- When you are measuring, use the whole stem of the plant.
- If you are using dried or purchased herbs, like culinary grade lavender, use half the amount.
- Taste it as it cools. If you think it needs a stronger flavor, add more herbs and repeat the process.
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