Shiso Simple Syrup
This Shiso Simple Syrup Recipe makes a sweetener that tastes like a mix of basil, mint, cinnamon, anise and clove. Use to flavor beverages, fruit and more.
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Shiso Simple Syrup
This Shiso Simple Syrup Recipe makes a sweetener that tastes like a mix of basil, mint, cinnamon, anise and clove. Use to flavor beverages, fruit and more.
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Recipe byReese Amorosi
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 28 | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 20minutes | 1hour |
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Ingredients
- 2cups shiso leavespacked
- 2cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1wedge lemon(optional)
Instructions
- Stir 2 cups of sugar into 2 cups boiling water until dissolved. IMPORTANT: Stay with your pot when you make any type of simple syrup – sugar burns and boils over easily.
- Add 2 cups of fresh shiso (packed), simmer on low for 20 minutes, remove from heat, let the herbs infuse for an hour or longer, or at least until cool.
- Squeeze the leaves over the pot to remove the liquid. This step will also release more purple color into the syrup. Then pour the mix through a strainer several times taking care that all leaf particles are removed.
- Optional step: add a squeeze of lemon to the syrup to enhance the color.
- Transfer to a glass bottle or airtight plastic container. Store refrigerated for up to one week (or freeze for up to three months).