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Basil Simple Syrup

Basil Simple Syrup
Basil Simple Syrup requires roughly 10 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 5. This side dish has 156 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of garnish: basil sprigs, water, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet.

Instructions

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Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved.
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Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes.
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Pour liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a cruet or airtight container, discarding basil. Cover and chill 4 hours.
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Garnish, if desired. Syrup may be stored in refrigerator up to 1 month.
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*3/4 cup sugar/no-calorie sweetener may be substituted. For testing purposes only, we used Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking.
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Lemon Balm Simple Syrup: Substitute 1 cup loosely packed fresh lemon balm leaves for fresh basil. Prepare recipe as directed.
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Garnish with fresh lemon balm leaves, if desired.
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Mint Simple Syrup: Substitute 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves for fresh basil. Prepare recipe as directed.
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Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
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Rosemary Simple Syrup: Substitute 4 fresh rosemary sprigs for fresh basil. Prepare recipe as directed.
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Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In10 m.
Servings5
Health Score0
Dairy FreeGluten FreeLow FodmapVeganVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo VegetarianFodmap Friendly
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