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Maple, Lime, and Mint Simple Syrup

This simple syrup can be added as a sweetener to any tea. I especially like to add this sweetener to my Hibiscus Tea Infusion recipe.
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Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Small Saucepan
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
  • 1 Lime zest and juice

Instructions
 

  • Use a vegetable peeler, peel the zest of the lime, and set aside. Juice lime and set aside.
  • Place maple syrup, water, mint, and lime zest into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium/medium low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the ingredients infuse for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the lime juice.
  • Strain into a clean jar and refrigerate. Syrup lasts for one month in the fridge or freezes into ice cubes for up to 6 months.
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