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wineberry basil syrup

Wineberry Basil Syrup

This wineberry basil syrup gets its sweet and slightly tart flavor from a wild berry, and is rounded out with the unique herbaceous notes of basil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 cup syrup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3-4 cups wineberries (or berry of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup basil stems or whole basil sprigs

Instructions
 

  • If using a large berry (like strawberries), roughly chop them. In a small saucepan, bring berries, sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Turn heat down and simmer until the syrup is thickened as much as you want, up to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the syrup from the heat and add in the basil/basil stems. Allow it to steep 10-15 minutes.
  • Allow the syrup to cool and strain through and fine mesh strainer. (Save the berries; they're great for topping ice cream). Move to a bottle or jar and use to top desserts, french toast or pancakes, make cocktails, etc etc.