Balsam Fir Syrup
How To Mak Balsam Fir Syrup
Yield: 2 cups
Materials
- 2 cups fresh Balsam Fir tips
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Harvest 2 cups of fresh Balsam Fir tips in spring.
- In a large pot, combine sugar and water. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add fir tips. Stir to submerge.
- Cover and let infuse at room temperature for 24 hours.
- Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Bottle the syrup and refrigerate.
Notes
Always ensure proper identification of Balsam Fir trees before harvesting.
Use the syrup within 6 months for the best flavor.