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Fruit Syrup
A flexible formula for ripe fruit that deserves another night out.
About 1½ cups20 minutesClean, heat-safe jar or bottle
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe chopped fruit or berriesRipe Chopped Fruit Or Berries
- 1 cup granulated sugarGranulated Sugar
- ½ cup waterWater
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juiceFresh Citrus Juice
02 · 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.
Happiest note
Taste the fruit before adding more sugar. A great peach needs less help than a tart blackberry.
03 · Use it well
Recommended uses
- Seasonal Collins-style drinks
- Sparkling water or iced tea
- Swapping into the fruit-specific syrups below
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