Name: Basil-Fennel Syrup
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

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

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.

TagsSauce Basil Herbs & Spices Fennel Root Vegetable Vegetable Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Quick Easy Simmer Summer Epicurious

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