Description
Discover the delicate, floral notes of Fireweed Syrup – a quick and easy homemade syrup that adds a touch of magic to your breakfast favorites or cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh fireweed blossoms
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the fireweed blossoms, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely, then transfer to a clean glass jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh fireweed blossoms for the best flavor.
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator.
- Can be used in cocktails or as a topping for pancakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fireweed syrup, homemade syrup, floral syrup, pancake syrup, cocktail syrup