Simple Syrups

Simple Syrups

Strawberry Simple Syrup

 

 This is as easy (you might say simple!) to make as it is delicious. it’s a great way to really harness that strawberry flavor to add to your homemade soda water, breakfast foods, cocktails, hot sauces wing marinades and more. In particular I made this to be used in my […]

Simple Syrups

Persimmon Simple Syrup

 

 Persimmon isn’t the most popular fruit, but for those in the know, this seasonal delight is a real treat. As there are so many varieties of persimmon, and some are more fickle than others as far as proper ripeness and edibility of peel are concerned, I used the Fuyu variety […]

Simple Syrups

Blackberry Simple Syrup

 

 This simple syrup recipe is just like my other syrup recipes but it yields a bigger amount so some of the quantities and cook times differ. This syrup is absolutely delicious on and in so many things (ice cream, pancakes, waffles, tea, cocktails, etc.) but this bigger recipe is to […]

Simple Syrups

Grapefruit Simple Syrup

 

 Welcome to the syrup that turned my picky-eater son from a grapefruit hater to a grapefruit lover. “Dad! Grapefruit is my favorite fruit of all time!” No joke. All it took was a bit of this drizzled on his grapefruit. This grapefruit syrup has a great sweet and tangy punch […]

Simple Syrups

Pomegranate Syrup (Grenadine)

 

 It doesn’t get much easier than this classic bar syrup. Mix equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar, bring to a boil, stir until the sugar is dissolved, then simmer down at a medium-low temp, uncovered, until it’s a syrup… about 30 minutes. That’s it! While still warm or hot, transfer […]