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Melanie Lorick

Hibiscus Simple Syrup Recipe

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A vibrant and delicious addition to many recipes, this hibiscus simple syrup is not only beautiful with its deep red hues, but also packed with tart, sweet, and floral flavor. Add to your favorite drinks, infuse in baked goods, or use as a topping for pancakes and vegan ice cream. The possibilities are endless!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dressings and Condiments
Cuisine: American, Indian, Mexican
Calories: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups water 366g, filtered preferred
  • ½ cup dried hibiscus 17g
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder 3g
  • ¼ teaspooon stevia extract 1g, see notes to add more as needed (depends on brand)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Add hibiscus petals and water to a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a brief boil before lowering the temperature to a simmer. Allow the petals to simmer for about 10 minutes.
    ½ cup dried hibiscus, 1½ cups water
  2. Briefly remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before straining out the hibiscus petals.
  3. Add the strained liquid back to the saucepan and stir in stevia extract. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the arrowroot powder in a small amount of water to create a slurry and stir that into the liquid. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes or until the arrowroot powder becomes clear, stirring occasionally.
    1 teaspoon arrowroot powder, ¼ teaspooon stevia extract
  4. Cool and enjoy or transfer to an airtight container to store in the refrigerator or freezer for future use.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupsCalories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.003gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.04gVitamin A: 88IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.02mg

Notes

Stevia extract: 
The quantities in this recipe are developed using a pure stevia extract that has no additives like dextrose or erythritol. Pure stevia is MUCH sweeter than many blends sold commercially. Add more stevia to your liking, but remember that it's better to start small and add more to taste. 
  • Pure stevia extract: Most sweet
  • Stevia in the Raw: Less sweet
  • Truvia: Least sweet 
 
Sustainability:
If you decide to make this a traditional simple syrup using equal parts water and sugar, opt for organic granulated sugar (in the U.S.) for a vegan compatible recipe and support the environment purchasing from a supplier that practices regenerative farming. 
Keep the rehydrated hibiscus petals for another use like simmer pots, or a meat substitute in vegan tacos.
You can dry the petals again by placing in a low-heat oven (no hotter than 200 degrees Fahrenheit) for a few hours. The flavor, however, will be less robust.

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