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Hibiscus Syrup
Tart, floral, and the color of a good reason to set the table.
About 1½ cupsActive: 20 minutesTotal: 20 minutes
What you need
Ingredients.
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups water
Make it
Method.
- 01
Bring hibiscus and water to a simmer, then remove from heat and steep 10 minutes.
- 02
Strain out the flowers, return the tea to the pan, and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- 03
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
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