Lemon Balm Syrup Recipe
This lemon balm simple syrup with honey is a quick way for sweetening drinks or taken orally for a dry or sore throat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry lemon balm leaves.
- Place the leaves in a clean pint-sized mason jar or another glass jar
- Pour boiling water over the leaves
- Let the leaves steep for one hour.
- Strain the liquid into a bowl.
- Combine 1/4 cup of the liquid with 1/4 cup of honey.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely on the counter.
- Cover the jar with a tight-fitting cap and refrigerate for 1-2 weeks.
Notes
Do not give this to children under the age of 1 to reduce the risk of botulism from honey.
Drink the remaining liquid as a refreshing tea or save it in the refrigerator for another batch.
Add a spoonful or two to sweeten the beverage of your choice.
For a dry or sore throat take 1-2 teaspoons 1-2 times a day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 4gSodium: 3mgSugar: 3g
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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