Flavoured syrup
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Ready in 5 mins, not incl syrup, plus steeping
- Easy
- Makes enough for 500g/1lb 2oz fruit
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
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.
