Spiced Simple Syrup Recipe
From:
Amada Restaurant
, by
Adapted from Jose Garces
Difficulty: Easy |
Total Time:
10 mins, plus cooling time
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Active Time:
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Makes:
2 3/4 cups
Infused with warm spices, this simple syrup adds wintry cheer to anything it tops. Try it on citrus fruits for a winter fruit salad or in this Spiced Cranberry Sangría by Chef Jose Garces.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
- 8 allspice berries
- 6 cloves
- 3 whole star anise pods
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm. Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof airtight container and discard spices.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Aren't the berries the same as whole allspice? This should be readily available at any store that sells bulk spices
You can find the Allspice Berries on Amazon.com
Any suitable replacements for the allspice berries? Not easy to get them where I'm from, as far as I know.