Simple Syrup

 

* To make a simple syrup (1:1), simply heat 1 part sugar in 1 part water on the stove until the sugar is completely dissolved. (For example, 10 g of sugar to 10 g of water)

** To make a simple syrup (2:1), simply heat 2 parts sugar in 1 part water on the stove until the sugar is completely dissolved. (For example, 20 g of sugar to 10 g of water)

 

Honey Syrup

* To make a honey syrup (1:1), simply heat 1 part honey in 1 part water on the stove until the sugar is completely dissolved. (For example, 10 g of honey to 10 g of water)

** To make a honey syrup (2:1), simply heat 2 parts honey in 1 part water on the stove until the sugar is completely dissolved. (For example, 20 g of honey to 10 g of water)

*** To make a honey syrup (3:1), simply heat 3 parts honey in 1 part water on the stove until the sugar is completely dissolved. (For example, 30 g of honey to 10 g of water)

 

Raspberry syrup

* To make raspberry syrup, simply cover raspberries with sugar in a saucepan and let them sit for a few hours. Once the sugar has released the juices and flavor from the raspberries, add the same amount of water as the sugar (for example, 100g of sugar to 100ml of water). Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Strain the syrup and let it cool before using.

 

Other Syrups

* For a gingerbread syrup (1:1 ratio), simply add to a saucepan one cup of water, one cup of freshly peeled and cubed ginger, 2/3 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of molasses, one teaspoon of fresh orange zest, one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, two cloves, and two five-spice powders. Bring to a boil over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let it steep for 15 minutes, then strain into an airtight container.

 

** To make a mint syrup (1:1 ratio), simply heat 1 part sugar in 1 part water on the stovetop until the sugar is completely dissolved. (For example, 10g of sugar to 10g of water). Then add the mint and let it cool completely. Strain the syrup before using.

 

Purees and Coulis

* For a simple peach puree, take a peach cane in syrup, crush the contents and filter everything.