45 minutes
A vibrant and flavorful syrup made with fresh basil leaves and corn syrup, perfect for adding a unique twist to beverages and desserts.
Fresh Basil Leaves, tightly packed
cups
Corn Syrup
cups
1. Prepare Boiling Water
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Prepare Ice Bath
While waiting for the water to boil, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
3. Blanch Basil Leaves
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, blanch the basil leaves by plunging them into the boiling water for just 15 seconds. Immediately after, use a strainer to transfer the basil leaves to the ice bath.
4. Drain and Dry Basil Leaves
After the basil leaves have cooled in the ice bath, drain them using the strainer. Squeeze out the excess moisture from the basil leaves with your hands, ensuring they are as dry as possible.
5. Blend Basil and Corn Syrup
Place the blanched and squeezed basil leaves into a blender along with the corn syrup. Blend the mixture until it transforms into a smooth green liquid.
6. Allow Mixture to Stand
Allow the basil and corn syrup mixture to stand for 30 minutes.
7. Strain Syrup
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any remaining basil particles. Your Basil Bliss Syrup is now ready to use.
Replace basil with fresh mint leaves. This syrup is excellent for adding a refreshing twist to iced tea, mojitos, or drizzled over fresh fruit.
Swap basil for culinary lavender buds. This delicate syrup is perfect for flavoring lemonades, teas, or for use in baking, particularly in French-inspired desserts like madeleines or crème brûlée.
. Add the zest of one lemon or orange to the syrup while it's simmering. This will infuse a bright citrus note that complements the basil beautifully. Strain out the zest before bottling.
Use fresh rosemary instead of basil. This variant pairs wonderfully with roasted pears, is great glazed over pork, or can be used to sweeten a rosemary lemonade.
Substitute sugar with honey for a different type of sweetness. This works well with any of the above herbs and gives a more floral note to the syrup, which can be delightful in various applications.
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