This pear simple syrup brings gentle flavors to cocktails, mocktails and other refreshing drinks. It's soft, honeyed, and delicately fruity,
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
- Measuring cups
- Sterilized bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) filtered water
- 1 large ripe pear peeled, cored, and chopped
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat.
- Add chopped pear and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain syrup into a sterilized bottle, pressing gently on the fruit.
- Cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
Choose ripe, fragrant pears for the best flavor.
Steep longer (up to 20 minutes) for a more pronounced pear note.
For a richer syrup, use a 2:1 sugar-to-water ratio.
Store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
Yield: Approximately 1 cup
Steep longer (up to 20 minutes) for a more pronounced pear note.
For a richer syrup, use a 2:1 sugar-to-water ratio.
Store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
Yield: Approximately 1 cup