More to come! Perfect a simple syrup and your options are limitless! We don't like to use the food coloring full syrups you can buy at the store- so I give my hummingbirds only the best organic simple syrup and they seem to float away a little happier, at least in my mind. Simple syrup also makes a tasty hummingbird feeder treat. To flavor vanilla- throw in some split open vanilla beans and let steep during the cooling period. This is the basic recipe you need to know to begin you own experimenting in the kitchen. Add sugar and whisk until the sugar is dissolved, then turn off the heat and let cool until you can put it in a jar and then into the fridge! In our house we use it for:īring water to a boil. Why you ask? Because it is an incredibly versatile and useful item to have in your fridge. The inspiration for all of our recipes comes from one simple recipe- Simple Syrup.Īlthough we don't use the traditional simple syrup recipe and every new fruit needs its' tweaks - I wouldn't be giving away my secrets! - Simple Syrup is something everyone should know how to make. You can put them back in the freezer in an air tight container and pull out to serve at a later date. Once completely frozen- process in a blender until smooth. Check every few hours and grate over the top with a fork to break up ice crystals and stick back in the freezer (do this 3-4 times) until completely frozen. If you don't have one- you can pour into a container, cover and put in the freezer. If using an ice cream maker- transfer the liquid to the ice cream maker and churn away! Cover and keep in fridge until ready to use. Freeze the shells for 3-4 hours.Ĭombine lemon juice, sparkling water and lemon ginger syrup with a whisk. Slice the bottom of the lemon shell slightly (don't break the skin!) so it sits upright. Slice lemons in half - squeeze out the juice, but save the lemon shells.You can also use a grapefruit spoon or a knife to remove the innards of the lemon and preserve the shell and then run that through a juicer! My kids will eat anything if I call it a popsicle.įor a limited time- we will have refreshing lemon ginger shaved ice and sodas available! But- I wanted to share with you a fun recipe for how to use our Lemon Ginger syrup in a new way at home! If you want to up to veggie factor (kid friendly) add some chopped broccoli - super fine. Add vodka if you are feeling extra spicy! You can even get super crafty and julienne a celery stick to use as the pop stick!įreeze overnight- unmold and enjoy as a sweet and spicy treat or an appetizer on a hot day. Stir in chopped celery, diced cucumber, diced jalapeno, lime juice and salt. Put your chopped tomatoes (preferably cherry tomatoes- multi-colored look pretty!) into a blender and pulse a few times. But- it is possible to have an icy treat using veggies. I know I should post about syrup- but today I've been canning and juicing and preserving.so this post is going to be about making something icy from vegetables.
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