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Basil-Fennel Syrup

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup diced fennel stalks
1 cup white granulated sugar

Preparation

  1. In a small pot, bring 1 cup water, basil and fennel to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes, strain, and add sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar and let cool.

TagsSauceBasilHerbs & SpicesFennelRoot VegetableVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasySimmerSummerEpicurious
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