Homemade Candy Cane Sugar Syrup Recipe
Having leftover candy canes? Why throw them away when you can make a tasty mint simple syrup from them? This concoction is perfect for elevating your ice cream or turning your cocktails into festive delights!
- Difficulty: A piece of cake (or candy cane)
- Duration: Less time than it takes to eat a candy cane
Here's what you'll need:
- 8 candy canes, crushed into smaller pieces
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Let's get started:
- Gather your crushed candy canes, water, and sugar.
- Mix all three ingredients in a saucepan and stir over medium heat.
- Simmer the solution while constantly stirring for a few minutes, then switch off the heat and let it cool.
- Strain the syrup using a fine-mesh filter to remove any remnants of candy.
- Store the syrup in an airtight container and use it to liven up your ice cream, cocktails, or hot beverages!
Pro tip: If your candy canes lack that concentrated peppermint punch, give your syrup a boost by adding a few drops of peppermint extract during the cooling process.
Fun fact: This delightful syrup can be traced back to the 1940s when it was first used to sweeten beverages at the American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin. Now, you can enjoy it right in your own home! Isn't that something to ponder over your next peppermint cocktail?
- This mint simple syrup recipe is uncategorized but can be a great addition to your nutrition facts when savored with ice cream, cocktails, or hot beverages, earning it a spot among your healthy meal plans.
- While the syrup is cooling down, take a moment to credit the original creators of the mint simple syrup – the chefs at the American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, who first came up with the concoction in the 1940s.
- Should you find that your candy canes lack the concentrated peppermint punch needed for the perfect syrup, take heart! You can easily adjust the instructions by adding a few drops of peppermint extract during the cooling process to enhance the flavor.
- Keep in mind that storing the syrup in an airtight container is crucial to ensure its freshness and longevity. And if you enjoy this syrup, don't forget to share the recipe with your friends on Facebook, using the unique hashtag fb0dbbc9cafea2e3cb78a5064cece5a3!
