Sunday, February 2, 2014

Homemade Syrup, Lemon - Chocolate - Strawberry

Homemade Creamy Lemon Syrup 
12 tablespoons unsalted butter 
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 
3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) heavy whipping cream 
3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice 
1 tablespoon fine lemon zest  

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat cook until sugar is dissolved.  Remove from heat and allow to cool.  Pour into serving container. 

Homemade Chocolate Syrup makes about 2 1/2 cups  
¾ cup light brown sugar 
¾ cup granulated sugar 
1 cup Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder (in the baking aisle) 
1 cup cold water 
¼ teaspoon kosher salt 
1 tablespoon vanilla extract  

In a cold medium saucepan whisk together salt, sugars and cocoa until they are combined and there are no lumps. Add water and whisk to combine.  
Turn heat to medium and bring a boil, whisking frequently.    
Reduce the heat to medium-low whisking occasionally.  
Allow the mixture to simmer until it has slightly reduced and thickened. 
Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.  
Pour into a mason jar and allow to come to room temperature.  
Cover and refrigerate.  

Homemade Strawberry Syrup makes about 1 pint syrup  
1/2 pound ripe strawberries, washed and hulled 
1/2 cup sugar 
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) 

In a medium saucepan combine strawberries and sugar.  Smash strawberries and turn heat to medium.  Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 10 minutes without a cover. 
Remove from heat, add vanilla and stir.  Enjoy warm on pancakes.  Allow to cool to room temperature before using for ice cream and cocktails 




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