Fig Leaf Syrup
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Pick 4 clean, young fig leaves.
- 2Wash the fig leaves well.
- 3Toast each leaf on each side in a dry skillet until they become fragrant and deepen in color, and curl slightly.
- 4Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 5Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 6Add the toasted fig leaves to the saucepan.
- 7Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes (do not boil hard).
- 8Turn off the heat and let the leaves steep for 30-60 minutes for more flavor.
- 9Strain the syrup into a jar or bottle.
- 10Keep the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- 11Add ice to a glass.
- 12Pour coffee into the glass with ice.
- 13Add milk to the coffee.
- 14Pour the fig leaf syrup into the coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 to 4 fig leaves
Equipment
dry skilletsmall saucepanjarbottle
Tips
- Don t let the leaves burn when toasting; a light toast is enough to bring out the coconutty oils.
- For more flavor, let the syrup steep for 30-60 minutes after simmering.
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