Syrups

Tarragon grass has firmly taken its place on pharmacy shelves under the name tarragon. But in cooking they still prefer the name “tarragon”. This is more common and it is under this name that it is described in cookbooks.

Ginger itself does not have a strong taste, but its healing properties cannot be ignored. It’s nice when you have the opportunity to make healthy things tasty. Ginger syrup is usually boiled with the addition of citrus fruits. This enhances the benefits of ginger and expands its uses in the kitchen.

Many cocktails include lime syrup and only lime, not lemon, although the two fruits are very close. Lime has the same acidity as lemon, the same taste and aroma, but lime is somewhat bitter. Some people appreciate this bitterness and prefer to add lime syrup to their cocktail.

Few people can eat cranberries without making a face. And the interesting thing is that once you start eating cranberries, it’s very difficult to stop. This is of course funny, but it’s better to cook cranberries so that you don’t make people laugh and it’s still tasty and healthy.

Dandelion syrup is becoming increasingly popular. This dessert dish is also called honey because of its external similarity. Dandelion syrup, of course, tastes different from honey, but in terms of beneficial properties it is practically not inferior to it. Taking 1 teaspoon of dandelion medicine in the morning will help cope with viruses and various colds. This syrup also helps normalize digestion and metabolism. People suffering from liver and gallbladder diseases use dandelion honey for preventive purposes and during exacerbations.

Radish is a unique vegetable. This root vegetable is a natural antibiotic, the antibacterial component of which is lysozyme. Radish is also rich in essential oils, vitamins and minerals. All this determines its use for medical purposes. Most often, the root vegetable is used to treat diseases of the respiratory tract, liver and inflammatory processes in the soft tissues of the body.The main dosage form is juice or syrup.

Mint, due to its high content of essential oils, has a very strong refreshing taste. The syrup prepared on its basis is an excellent addition to a variety of dessert dishes, baked goods and drinks. Today we will look at the main methods of preparing this delicacy.

Fragrant cherries usually ripen in fairly large volumes. The time for its processing is limited, since after the first 10–12 hours the berry begins to ferment. Having made a large number of jars of compotes and jam, housewives clutch their heads at what else to make from cherries. We offer an option - syrup. This dish will be a great addition to ice cream or pancakes. Delicious drinks are also prepared from the syrup and cake layers are soaked in it.

Syrups are quite widely used in cooking. They can be used to flavor ice cream, sponge cake layers, make homemade marmalade from them, and also be used to make refreshing drinks. Of course, you can find fruit syrup in almost any store, but most likely it will contain artificial flavors, flavor enhancers and dyes.We suggest preparing your own homemade syrup for the winter, the main ingredient of which will be strawberries.

Melissa or lemon balm is usually prepared for the winter in dry form, but there is a risk of losing your preparations if the drying is not done correctly, or the room is too damp. In this case, it is much easier to cook lemon balm syrup and not worry about its safety. Melissa officinalis syrup not only heals, but also complements the taste of any drink. This syrup can be used to flavor creams or baked goods. You will quickly find a use for lemon balm syrup and it will not stagnate on your shelf for long.

We are used to the fact that maple syrup is produced only in Canada, but this is a little different. In the middle zone and even in southern latitudes, maples grow that are suitable for collecting sap. The only difficulty is to have time to collect the juice. After all, its active movement in maple, when you can collect sap and not harm the tree, is much shorter than in birch.

With the onset of the first warm days, many are thinking about birch sap. This is a taste from childhood. Birch sap smells like snow and forest, it invigorates and saturates our body with vitamins. It can be harvested from early spring, when the snow has just melted, until the buds open. The only question is how to preserve birch sap for the whole year.

Delicate and aromatic rose syrup will find wide use in any kitchen. This can be an impregnation for biscuits, a flavoring for ice cream, cocktails, or a base for making Turkish delight or homemade liqueurs. The uses are many, as are the recipes for making rose petal syrup.

Cherry is a magical berry! You always want to preserve the taste and aroma of these ruby ​​berries for the winter. If you are already tired of jam and compotes and want something new, then make cherries in syrup. This preparation will not take much time and effort, but you will be pleased with the result - that's for sure!

Beetroot syrup is not just a sweet drink, but also an excellent natural food coloring in cooking. I am a fan of preparing various desserts and cakes, and in order not to add artificial colors to my culinary products, I use wonderful beetroot syrup prepared according to this homemade recipe.

Delicious grape syrup prepared according to this recipe does not require any special skills or knowledge. Therefore, even the most inexperienced housewife can easily prepare this syrup.

Sugar syrup is great for preserving the beneficial properties of blueberries. The recipe for making blueberry syrup is quite simple and will not take you much time.

In this recipe we suggest trying to make more than just redcurrant syrup. Learn how to prepare the original recipe in Czech.

Raspberry syrup prepared for the winter is a kind of replacement for compote. After all, having opened the syrup in winter, you can prepare a tasty and healthy drink at home, very similar to raspberry compote.