Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup gum arabic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Special equipment needed:
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine mesh strainer
- Glass bottle or jar with lid
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
2. Add gum arabic powder to the sugar syrup and whisk until fully dissolved.
3. Add chopped mint leaves to the syrup and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle or jar.
7. Let the syrup cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- Makes approximately 1 cup of syrup
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 50 per tablespoon
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Gum arabic powder can be substituted with xanthan gum or corn syrup.
Variations:
- Add other herbs such as basil or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
- Use different types of sugar such as brown sugar or honey for a different taste.
Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to stir the sugar syrup occasionally to prevent burning.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to remove any impurities from the syrup.
- Store the syrup in a glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid to keep it fresh.
Storage instructions:
- Store 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 pitcher or syrup dispenser for easy pouring.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a slice of lemon.
Pairings:
- Use in cocktails such as mojitos or mint juleps.
- Drizzle over fresh fruit or ice cream.
Suggested side dishes:
- This syrup is a condiment and does not require any side dishes.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the syrup is too thick, add a little more water to thin it out.
- If the syrup is too thin, add a little more gum arabic powder to thicken it up.
Food safety advice:
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
- Gomme syrup is a traditional cocktail ingredient that has been used since the 19th century.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and minty.
Serving suggestions:
- Use as a sweetener in cocktails or as a topping for desserts.
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Taste: Sweet, Minty, Refreshing, Syrupy