Simple Syrup

simple syrup

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Simple Syrup is an essential ingredient for summer drinks {lemonade, ice tea, cocktails…}. It’s a mixture of equal parts sugar and water heated up in a pot to dissolve the sugar.  This is an easy way to sweeten drinks without having to wait for sugar granules to dissolve.  It’s also great to have it on hand in the refrigerator to use whenever needed. Simple syrup will keep for one month and about two weeks for the strawberry-simple syrup.

Recently I made sparkling lemonade and strawberry lemonade using simple syrup, click here to see it.

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simple syrup

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Simple Syrup

{makes about 3 cups}

2   cups water
2   cups sugar

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir the mixture over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved {3-5minutes}.  Remove from heat and let cool completely.  Transfer to a glass container and refrigerate.  The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for about 1 month.

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 Strawberry-Simple Syrup

{makes about 3 cups}

2   cups water
2   cups sugar
16 ounces fresh/frozen strawberries

Add strawberries to water and sugar mixture, bring to a broil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes and skim foam from top if necessary.  Strain and discard strawberries.  Let cool completely.  Pour into glass container and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

{Simple Syrup recipes, print Here}

 


posted by: Kay

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Jell-O with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream

Jell-O with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream

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Strawberries …

Strawberries

I’ve been buying and using strawberries from the local market while waiting for the ones in my garden to ripen.

There are many delicious ways to enjoy strawberries.  This season, I’ve been incorporating strawberries into drinks, salads, deserts {Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp}, and as a simple snack dipped in chocolate/caramel/whipped cream.  I will be sharing a few of these ideas and recipes with you in the coming blog post and into July.

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Here are a few random bits and pieces of “sweet” summer things.

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Happy Father’s Day ….. {Osprey backpack & diy gift tags}

Happy Father's Day diy gift tags.

Happy Father's Day,  Osprey backpack

Happy Father’s Day!

Backpacking, hiking and exploring the great outdoors is something Bill loves to do with the kids throughout the summer.  For Father’s Day gift this year we will be giving Bill an Osprey backpack {Stratos 36}. It’s a good quality backpack with lots of features that Bill really likes. .

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