Tarragon Syrup – Tarkhuni Osharak
Nothing beats the cool and refreshing taste of tarragon syrup. Whether added to cocktails, lemonade, or frozen popsicles, it’s a stunning addition.
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Feel free to experiment with other types of sugar or with honey. In some cases, the taste of honey will compete with tarragon; try using a more neutral tasting honey.
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This tarragon syrup recipe can be broken down into the following steps:
How to Make Tarragon Syrup Step by Step
Step 1: Prepare the tarragon
Wash and clean the tarragon. Roughly chop the bunch and set it aside.
Step 2: Prepare a simple syrup
In a small pot over medium-high heat, whisk together sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Bring the syrup to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice, cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat. Stir in the chopped tarragon and let it steep in the syrup until it cools.
Once the syrup has cooled down, strain it through a wire mesh strainer. At this stage, you can bottle it and store it.
If you want to add color, you can use food coloring or a natural green pigment.
Step 3: Adding color
For natural color: Briefly blanch the spinach, remove it from the water, and either chop or blend it. Using gauze or paper filter, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Food coloring: For a bright green color, add a few drops of green food coloring to the syrup.
Pour the syrup into a clean jar and refrigerate it. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 months.
Best Way to Serve and Use Tarragon Syrup
The tarragon syrup makes a wonderful beverage for summer months.
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How do you store tarragon syrup?
Once strained and cooled, the tarragon syrup can last for a few months in the refrigerator. The sugar in the syrup prevents bacteria buildup, making it suitable for canning. If you are making large batches of tarragon syrup, divide it into sterilized mason jars.
What is the flavor of tarragon syrup?
Tarragon has a slight licorice flavor. However, tarragon syrup has sweeter more floral nuances.
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Ingredients
- 2 cup water
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup tarragon leaves washed and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 5-6 spinach leaves optional
- 2 drops green food coloring optional
Instructions
Prepare Tarragon:
- Wash and clean the tarragon.
- Roughly chop the bunch and set it aside.
Make Syrup:
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, whisk together the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the syrup to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice, cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the chopped tarragon and let it steep in the syrup until it cools.
Strain and Store:
- Once the syrup has cooled down, strain it through a wire mesh strainer.
- Bottle the syrup and store it in the refrigerator.
Add Color (Optional):
- For natural color: Briefly blanch the spinach, remove it from the water, and either chop or blend it. Using a gauze or paper filter, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- For food coloring: Add a few drops of green food coloring to the syrup.
Refrigerate:
- Pour the syrup into a clean jar and refrigerate it. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 months.
