Honeysuckle Simple Syrup
Honeysuckles have such a unique and delicious flavor. Their sweet and delicious nectar provides such a unique, wildflower flavor - mixed with a citrus burst and a little sugar - this syrup is so good.
Servings: 48 teaspoons
Equipment
- a large bowl
- a large pot
- a strainer or colander
Ingredients
- 1 cup honeysuckle flowers stems + leaves removed From the Japanese Honeysuckle plant
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 naval orange peel organic
Instructions
- Clean honeysuckle by dipping them into a bowl of cold water. Set aside.
- Remove the green bulb if any have it.
- Add the sugar, water, flowers, and orange peel to a small pot, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.1 cup honeysuckle flowers, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 naval orange peel
- Note: You’re only using the orange peel. You can eat the orange.
- Remove pot from heat, and let the flowers steep for 1 hour.
- Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a glass jar or other container. Store in the fridge for up to a month.
Notes
Yield - about one cup of sweet, simple syrup. Serving size is a teaspoon to start, then increase to desired sweetness.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make more. It can also be frozen.
Mix with Honeysuckle Tea for a delicious spring drink.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon
