Paleo Basil Syrup
Elevate your drinks and desserts with this aromatic and naturally sweetened Paleo Basil Syrup. Made with fresh basil leaves, raw honey, and a hint of bright lemon zest, this syrup is a versatile addition to your paleo-friendly pantry. Its simple preparation involves simmering and steeping to extract the vibrant flavors of basil, resulting in a refined yet balanced sweetness. Perfect for sweetening refreshing lemonades, enhancing the complexity of cocktails, or drizzling over paleo pancakes and desserts, this syrup is as functional as it is flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes and free from refined sugar, it’s the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for your paleo lifestyle. Store it in the fridge and enjoy homemade botanical sweetness for up to two weeks!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the basil leaves thoroughly under cold water and gently pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the honey and water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture is warm and the honey is fully dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Add the basil leaves and lemon zest to the honey-water mixture. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture gently simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to steep with the basil leaves for an additional 15 minutes, enhancing the flavor.
Step 5
After steeping, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle, pressing down on the basil leaves with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
Step 6
Allow the syrup to cool completely before sealing the jar or bottle with a lid. Store the syrup in the refrigerator, where it can be kept for up to two weeks.
Step 7
Use the Paleo Basil Syrup to sweeten lemonades, cocktails, or as a drizzle over paleo pancakes and desserts.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (257.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 372.0 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 97.8g | |
| Protein 1.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 43.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 132.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories