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Star Anise Simple Syrup

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Course Beverage components, Syrups
Cuisine American, International
Calories 58
Easy star anise simple syrup recipe for cocktails, coffee, and desserts. Sweet, spiced, and ready in minutes.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
  • Bottle or jar

Ingredients

  • 8 to 9 whole star anise pods
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup water filtered
  • 1 small cinnamon stick optional

Instructions

  • Combine star anise pods, brown sugar, water, and cinnamon stick if using in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for exactly 5 minutes. Do not exceed this, overcooking extracts bitterness from the star anise.
  • Remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes with the spices still in the pan.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar. Leave uncovered until fully cool before sealing and refrigerating.