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Thyme Simple Syrup

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This syrup adds an herbal twist to your drinks and desserts with this easy thyme simple syrup recipe. Made with fresh thyme, sugar, and water, it’s the perfect way to elevate cocktails, lemonades, lattes, and more with a subtly sweet, earthy flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steep 20 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Syrups
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 49 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 7 sprigs thyme

Instructions
 

  • Over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
  • Once sugar dissolves, remove sugar water mixture from heat. Add 7-8 sprigs of fresh thyme. Stir and allow to steep for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove and discard thyme sprigs from sugar water mixture.
  • Allow mixture to cool until it reaches at least room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container. You can store your thyme simple syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.02gFat: 0.05gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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