Cucumber-Basil Syrup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 2hrs10 mins

Total: 2hrs40 mins

Servings: 32

Yield: 1 pint

Cucumber-Basil Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers

½ teaspoon salt

12 large basil leaves

1 cup white sugar

1 large lemon

juiced

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Remove ends of the cucumbers and discard. Slice cucumbers very finely. Toss in a bowl with the salt and set aside for a few minutes until the salt has drawn out a good amount of liquid.

Step 2

Drain cucumbers in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Squeeze them a little but not too much. Measure out 1 cup and discard the rest.

Step 3

Muddle the basil and add it to the cucumber liquid. Let it steep in the fridge for 2 hours.

Step 4

Strain liquid into a saucepan squeezing basil well to extract any liquid. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil then add lemon juice and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) stirring once in a while.

Step 5

Let cool slightly then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass bottle and let cool. Seal tightly and refrigerate.

Nutritional Information

Cucumber-Basil Syrup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 27.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 7.3g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 6.5g

Vitamin A Iu: 35.3IU 1%

Vitamin C: 3.2mg 5%

Folate: 1.7mcg

Calcium: 5.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 2.9mg 1%

Potassium: 31.9mg 1%

Sodium: 36.8mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 0.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.