Lemon Balm Simple Syrup
A refreshing homemade syrup infused with lemon balm, perfect for enhancing drinks and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup organic cane sugar (or honey)
- 1 packed cup fresh lemon balm leaves, gently bruised
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, pour in 1 cup of water and add 1 cup of organic cane sugar (or honey).
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the mixture simmers and the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add the bruised lemon balm leaves and optional lemon zest.
- Cover the saucepan and let it steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a sterilized jar using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Let the syrup cool to room temperature, seal the jar, and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, mix 1 tablespoon of syrup with 8 ounces of sparkling water.
Notes
Store in a sterilized jar and keep refrigerated. You can freeze it in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: simple syrup, lemon balm, homemade syrup, beverage enhancer, summer drink
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