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Fruit Syrup
A flexible formula for ripe fruit that deserves another night out.
About 1½ cupsActive: 20 minutesTotal: 20 minutes
What you need
Ingredients.
- 2 cups ripe chopped fruit or berries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Make it
Method.
- 01
Combine fruit, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- 02
Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, crushing the fruit lightly as it softens.
- 03
Strain through a fine sieve without forcing pulp through. Cool, bottle, and refrigerate.
Safety & allergens
Use clean bottles and utensils. These are refrigerator preparations, not shelf-stable preserves; discard at any sign of mold, fizzing, cloudiness, or off odor.
Use it in
A good next glass.
- Seasonal Collins-style drinks
- Sparkling water or iced tea
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