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Herb Infused Simple Syrups

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Herbal Flavor Options: Choose 1 Herb per batch of Simple Syrup

  • 2 pkgs fresh Mariposa Farms Basil
  • 1 pkg fresh Mariposa Farms Rosemary
  • 2 pkgs fresh Mariposa Farms Mint
  • 1 pkg Fresh Mariposa Farms Thyme
  • 8 fresh Mariposa Farms Bay Leaves
  • 1 pkg fresh Mariposa Farms Lemongrass
  • 1 pkg fresh Mariposa Farms Opal Basil
  • 1 pkg fresh Mariposa Farms Lavendar
  • 1 pkg fresh Mariposa Farms Tarragon
  • 1 pkg fresh Mariposa Farms Lemon Thyme

Instructions
 

You will also need:

  • Small sauce pan, fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, funnel, 8 oz glass bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid.

Instructions

  • Carefully rinse the herbs to clean them. You will use one type of herb for each batch of simple syrup.
  • Bring water to a boil. Add the sugar and whisk into the boiling water. Continue whisking until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the herb of your choice to the mixture. Let it boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and steep for about 30 minutes while the syrup cools. Use a slotted spoon and remove the herb from the syrup.
  • Pour the cooled syrup through a fine mesh strainer or several layers of cheesecloth into glass jars or bottles. Close the jars and be sure to label with the herb used.
  • Store herb infused simple syrup in the refrigerator. Add to you favorite recipes or beverages.