HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP WITH YOUR FAVORITE FLOWERS

With the spring knocking right at our doors, it is time to welcome the beauty of blooming flowers back into our lives. Summers make for higher temperatures forcing us to seek cooling freshness elsewhere. Why not incorporate your favorite flowers into refreshing drinks that will not only cool your parched throat but also infuse you with the goodness of nature. Learn below how to make simple syrup with the help of the petals of your favorite flowers. 

WHAT IS SIMPLE SYRUP?

Simple syrup is a basic sweet concoction made of sugar and water that is added as a sweetener in many drinks and dishes. Indians will recognize this as the ‘Chashni’ they use in sweets such as Rossogolla and Gulab Jamun. Simple syrup is very easy to make at home and can just as easily be imbued with any natural flavor you like. The flavoring need not be limited to petals, you can also use bark, spices, herbs, and fruits to create unique libations that will cool down your body and help you relax.

MATERIAL NEEDED

The best part of this tutorial is that you’ll need only basic kitchen utensils. No fancy equipment or tools to complicate the process.

1.      Water

2.      Granulated sugar

3.      Assorted Flowers

4.      Saucepan

5.      Measuring Cups

6.      Non-reactive Bowl

7.      Funnel

8.      Decorative Jar

Use enough water to make the amount of syrup you need. Begin with one cup and increase gradually. Have a cup of sugar at hand to add to the mixture. The non-reactive cups are usually made of enamel, glass or stainless steel. A decorative jar is simply for display purposes. If you want to portray your handiwork for all to see, a fashionable jar will make it look all the better.

The amount of flower petals you use will depend on the type of flower.

1.      Tulip – 1 cup of petals

2.      Rose – 2 cups of petals

3.      Carnation – 1 cup of petals

4.      Lavender – 3 tablespoons of buds

5.      Orchid – 1 ½ cup of petals

6.      Pansy – 1 cup of petals

HOW TO MAKE THE SYRUP?

1.      Add the water to the saucepan and heat over a medium low flame.

2.      Add the sugar to the water. Churn the mixture till the sugar has melted. Let it simmer for a while.

3.      Depending on the rate of viscosity you want, you can vary the ratio of contents. Use more sugar to create a much thicker syrup.

4.      Add the flower petals of your chosen blossom in the quantity recommended above to the non-reactive bowl. Pour the hot syrup on top till all the petals are effectively drenched.

5.      Let the mixture sit for at least half an hour. After cooling strain the petals out and transfer the contents to the decorative jar.

6.      Store in refrigerator for up to 2 months. Use in your drinks and dishes whenever required.

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