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Monarda Syrup

Monarda Syrup is a modern American recipe for a classic dessert sugar syrup flavoured with Monarda (bee balm) petals. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Monarda Syrup.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Makes:

1 bottle

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Sauce RecipesVegetarian RecipesUSA Recipes


Ingredients:

200g granulated sugar
250ml water
2 tbsp fresh monrda (bee balm) flowers (use the soft outer petals)
1 drop of red food colouring

Method:

Wash the bee balm flowers then add to a pan along with the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking until the volume has reduced by half.

Take of the heat and stir in the food colouring. Strain into a bowl and set aside to cool.

Use as a dressing for fruit salads, melons and ice creams.