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Pine Shoots Syrup

Pine Bud Syrup

Sophie André

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of pine buds
  • 5 cups water
  • 3 –4 cups sugar
  • Clean jars
  • A pot

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water to a boil
  • Add buds and cook for 15 minutes
  • Remove from the heat, cover the pot and let infuse for 12 hours
  • Filter the water and press the buds to extract the maximum flavour (discard the buds)
  • Weigh the decoction, then add the same weight of sugar and let it cook at low temperature (about 15 minutes)
  • Pour the syrup into clean jars or bottles, then seal and store in the fridge

Notes

This syrup is perfect with yogurt, fresh fruit or lemon sorbet.