Peppermint Syrup
This easy homemade Peppermint Syrup is made in under 10 minutes with 3 ingredients. It's full of flavor and perfect for coffee, hot chocolate and more!
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar granulated
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops lemon juice completely optional, helps keep it from crystallizing
Instructions
- Place water in a saucepan over medium high heat. If adding lemon juice, add it here. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Stop stirring once sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Don't stir. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 1 minute. Add peppermint extract and stir to combine. See photos above for a visual if needed.
- Can be used immediately. Allow to come to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
- Store cooled syrup in the refrigerator in a sealed container for 2-6 months, until the syrup begins to crystallize.
- The lemon juice will not affect the taste, but will help keep the syrup from crystallizing longer.
- Don't use peppermint oil or flavor or the flavor won't turn out right.
- The biggest difference in taste will be created by how high of quality your peppermint extract is. We recommend using a high quality one for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 12gFat: 0.04gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 0.01IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 0.4mgIron: 0.01mg
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