Basil Simple Syrup Recipe

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Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Pour liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a cruet or airtight container, discarding basil. Cover and chill 4 hours. Garnish, if desired. Syrup may be stored in refrigerator up to 1 month.
*3/4 cup sugar/no-calorie sweetener may be substituted. For testing purposes only, we used Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking.
Lemon Balm Simple Syrup: Substitute 1 cup loosely packed fresh lemon balm leaves for fresh basil. Prepare recipe as directed. Garnish with fresh lemon balm leaves, if desired.
Mint Simple Syrup: Substitute 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves for fresh basil. Prepare recipe as directed. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Rosemary Simple Syrup: Substitute 4 fresh rosemary sprigs for fresh basil. Prepare recipe as directed. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	472.32 Kcal (1978 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.24g	0%
Sodium	8.1mg	0%
Potassium	73.2mg	2%
Total Carbs	120.72g	40%
Sugars	117.6g	470%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	2%
Protein	0.72g	1%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	67.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	123.97 Kcal (519 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.06g	0%
Sodium	2.13mg	0%
Potassium	19.21mg	2%
Total Carbs	31.69g	40%
Sugars	30.87g	470%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	2%
Protein	0.19g	1%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	7%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	17.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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