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Gomme Syrup with Cardamom Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Special equipment needed:
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine mesh strainer
- Glass bottle or jar with lid

Step-by-step instructions:
a. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
b. Once sugar has dissolved, add ground cardamom and continue to stir until fully combined.
c. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
d. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
e. Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle or jar.
f. Let cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.


Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature:
Medium heat for dissolving sugar, low heat for simmering mixture.
Serving size:
Makes approximately 2 cups of syrup.

Nutritional information:
Per 1 tablespoon serving:
- Calories: 50
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Sugar: 13g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground cardamom can be substituted with other spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.

Variations:
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract for a different flavor profile.
- Use honey or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar for a different sweetness level.

Tips and tricks:
- Stir the mixture constantly while it simmers to prevent burning.
- Let the syrup cool completely before storing in the refrigerator to prevent condensation.

Storage instructions:
Store in a glass bottle or jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Reheating instructions:
Gently warm the syrup in a saucepan over low heat before using.

Presentation ideas:
Serve in a small glass bottle or jar with a label and ribbon.

Garnishes:
Garnish with a small sprig of fresh mint or a slice of lemon.

Pairings:
- Use in cocktails such as a gin and tonic or a whiskey sour.
- Drizzle over pancakes or waffles.
- Use as a sweetener in tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
No side dishes needed.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the syrup is too thick, add a little bit of water to thin it out.
- If the syrup is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce it further.

Food safety advice:
Store in the refrigerator and discard if there are any signs of mold or spoilage.

Food history:
Gomme syrup, also known as gum syrup, is a sweetener that was commonly used in cocktails during the 19th century. It is made with sugar, water, and gum arabic, which gives it a thicker consistency than simple syrup.

Flavor profiles:
Gomme syrup with cardamom has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.

Serving suggestions:
Use in cocktails, drizzle over pancakes or waffles, or use as a sweetener in tea or coffee.

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Taste: Sweet, Spicy, Aromatic, Floral