Muscadine Simple Syrup
Capture the sweet, subtle flavor of muscadines with this easy Muscadine Simple Syrup. This rich flavored syrup adds a Southern flair to all your cocktails, mocktails, sweet tea and lemonade recipes. Quick to prepare and perfect for gifting, this syrup is a beautiful way to preserve the season’s harvest.
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (220g) Muscadines
- 1 cup (200g) Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare. Wash and slice 1 ½ cups of muscadines.
- Add the washed and sliced muscadines, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water to a medium saucepan.1 ½ cups (220g) Muscadines, 1 cup (200g) Sugar, 1 cup Water
- Set the pan over medium heat and cook for about 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the muscadines begin to soften and release their juices. Remove from heat. Using a spoon or potato masher, gently mash the muscadines to extract more flavor. Start slowly and carefully as the syrup will be hot. Let the mixture sit for another 5 to 10 to allow it to thicken slightly.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar. Press on the solids to get as much liquid out as possible.
- Cool & Store: Let syrup cool completely at room temperature. Store in a glass container with lid in the refrigerator.
Notes
Storing Instructions
Refrigerator. Store in a clean, airtight glass or plastic container in the refrigerator and use within a 1 week. Because this syrup is infused with fresh fruit,the natural yeasts on grape skins and fruit sugars it has a shorter shelf life than plain sugar syrups due to natural plant compounds and moisture. Signs You Should Throw It Out- Mold growth, even tiny spots
- Bubbling or carbonation
- Slimy texture
- Sour, alcoholic, or yeasty smell
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
