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Cardamom Simple Syrup Recipe

This spiced cardamom simple syrup is perfect in a cocktail or mixed into a mug of hot tea. Make sure to crush the cardamom pods fully, I use a pestle and mortar for this purpose. A kick of black pepper elevates the sharper notes found in cardamom.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian, scandinavian
Servings 0.5 cup
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup White Sugar
  • 14 Whole Green Cardamom Pods crushed
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Add sugar and water to a small sauce pan, heat on high until all sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
  • Crush cardamom with pestle until you reach a fine texture. Add crushed cardamom pods and black pepper to pot and reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove pot from stove and cover.
  • Allow syrup to cool to room temperature in saucepan.
  • Strain out black pepper and cardamom pods through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Place in container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 TspCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 372gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 18364mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 7gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mg
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