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Peppermint Simple Syrup
Elizabeth Swoish
This
Peppermint Simple Syrup
is easy, with few ingredients, and it can be made with 3 different types of peppermint- candy, candy canes, and extract. Best part, this recipe can be made sugar free!
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Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
5
minutes
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Total Time
10
minutes
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Course
Beverage
Cuisine
American
Servings
24
tablespoons
Calories
32
kcal
Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
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1
cup
water
1
cup
granulated sugar
or 1.5 cups (300g) sugar free allulose sweetener
Choose one type of peppermint to use:
¼
cup
peppermint candy
¼
cup
candy canes
1
teaspoon
peppermint extract
pure or imitation
Instructions
Peppermint Candy or Candy Canes Instructions:
To a small saucepan add water, sugar (or allulose sweetener), and peppermint candy or candy canes.
Over medium heat allow the sugar to dissolve while bringing the mixture to a boil.
Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture continually or it will stick to the pan.
Remove syrup from the heat and strain immediately to remove any large bits (discard leftover candy).
Store in an airtight bottle, jar, or container. Refrigerate.
Peppermint Extract Instructions:
To a small saucepan add water and sugar (or allulose sweetener).
Over medium heat allow the sugar to dissolve while bringing the mixture to a boil.
Once it begins to boil, remove syrup from the heat and stir in the pure or imitation peppermint extract.
Store in an airtight bottle, jar, or container. Refrigerate.
Notes
Storing Information:
In the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to one month.
In the freezer, frozen in cubes and in a resealable bag, for up to six months.
How Much To Use:
.5 to 1 tablespoons per 8 ounces (236ml) of liquid.
Sugar Free Peppermint Syrup:
Substitute the 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar or 1.5 cups (300g) of
allulose sweetener
.
If you want to use peppermint candy or candy canes, make sure they are sugar free.
Nutrition
Calories:
32
kcal
Keyword
PEPPERMINT SIMPLE SYRUP, PEPPERMINT SYRUP, SIMPLE SYRUP, SUGAR FREE PEPPERMINT SYRUP
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