Homemade Magnolia Ginger Syrup
Make the most of your spring florals with a homemade Magnolia Ginger Syrup - perfect for adding to bakes and cocktails!
Ingredients
- 25 g Magnolia Petals
- 200g (1 cup) GranulatedSugar
- 470 ml (2 cups) Water
- 2½ tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
Instructions
- Sort through the magnolia petals, only keeping the nicest ones. Strip the magnolia petals from the base of the stem or bud, and soak them in water to remove surface level dirt. Then cleanse each petal, one-by-one with trickling water, making sure to clean the front and back.
- Pat the petals dry and let them air dry on some paper towel or cloth.
- Meanwhile, make the sugar syrup by combining the granulated sugar and water in a small sauce pot over the stove on low heat. Don't stir the mixture with a utensil while it dissolves, you may swirl the pot instead. Once the mixture is simmering, check the consistency until the liquid is thick, viscous and sticky like syrup.
- In a large bowl, add the magnolia petals, and pour the warm sugar syrup over to completely cover the petals. Add in the grated ginger then cover the pot and let mixture steep for at least 20 minutes or more.
- Strain the magnolia water into a large pouring jug, making sure the strainer catches the petals, grated ginger, and any particles. Pour into a clean steralized glass jar, and allow to fully cool before capping and storing in the fridge.
Notes
NOTES:
- Syrup stays fresh in the fridge for up to 1 month.