Flavoured syrup
Turn fresh summer berries into a chic, but simple dessert with a flavoured syrup
Difficulty and servings
Makes enough for 500g/1lb 2oz fruit
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 5 mins
Ready in 5 mins, not incl syrup, plus steeping- 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.
- To use syrup, pour over summer berries, stir to mix, then leave to steep for about 30 mins before serving.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2004.
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http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3104/
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3104/
Difficulty and servings
Makes enough for 500g/1lb 2oz fruit
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 5 mins
Ready in 5 mins, not incl syrup, plus steepingStylish syrups
Ingredients
- 250ml boiling water
- 100g golden caster sugar
FLAVOURINGS TO CHOOSE FROM
- handful fresh basil sprigs (including stalks)
- 1 lemongrass stalk and 2 fresh mint sprigs
- 1 vanilla pod and 2 strips of lemon zest
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