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Microwave Simple Syrup Recipe with Cinnamon and Basil
You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make a simple syrup in the microwave. Fresh herbs and cinnamon sticks take it to the next level.
4
2 Tablespoons
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
10
minutes
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Ingredients
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½
cup
(
100
g
)
sugar
¼
cup
(
57
g
)
water
1
cup
(
24
g
)
fresh cinnamon basil leaves
1
cinnamon stick
Instructions
Heat sugar and water in 2 cup or larger Pyrex MICROWAVE-SAFE bowl in the microwave to boiling. Stop and stir until sugar has dissolved.
Add leaves and cinnamon stick, pushing under the surface of the syrup to steep.
After 30 minutes, remove leaves. Pour cooled syrup over fruit.
Nutritional Information
Serving:
1
|
Calories:
99
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
26
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg
|
Potassium:
4
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
25
g
|
Vitamin A:
3
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
9
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg