Flavoured syrup
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Ready in 5 mins, not incl syrup, plus steeping
- Easy
- Makes enough for 500g/1lb 2oz fruit
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- 250ml boiling water
- 100g golden caster sugar
Flavourings to choose from
- handful fresh basilsprigs (including stalks)
- 1 lemongrass stalk and 2 fresh mintsprigs
- 1 vanilla pod and 2 strips of lemon zest
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal0
- fat0g
- saturates0g
- carbs0g
- sugars0g
- fibre0g
- protein0g
- salt0glow
Method
step 1
Stir the boiling water and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Add your choice of flavourings and leave until cool. To keep syrup for 2-3 days, pour into jars and chill. Remove herbs before using.
step 2
To use syrup, pour over summer berries, stir to mix, then leave to steep for about 30 mins before serving.
