Sugar-Free Basil Syrup
Elevate your beverages and desserts with this aromatic and guilt-free **Sugar-Free Basil Syrup**—a refreshing twist on traditional syrup recipes! Made with fresh basil leaves, water, granulated erythritol, and a touch of lemon juice, this easy-to-make syrup delivers bold, herby flavor without the sugar. With only 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this versatile basil syrup is perfect for sweetening iced teas, enhancing cocktails, or drizzling over keto-friendly desserts. Plus, it’s low-carb and diabetic-friendly, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious foodies. Store it in your refrigerator for up to two weeks and enjoy a naturally sweet, basil-infused essence with every sip or bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Water
- 0.75 cup Granulated erythritol or other sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated erythritol (or sugar-free sweetener of choice) and place over medium heat.
Stir the mixture occasionally until the erythritol is completely dissolved, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Once dissolved, add the basil leaves to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse the flavors.
After 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Let the basil syrup cool to room temperature with the basil leaves still in the liquid, which will allow for further infusion of the flavors.
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle, ensuring no basil leaves remain in the syrup.
Cap the jar or bottle tightly and store the sugar-free basil syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use this sugar-free basil syrup to sweeten and flavor teas, cocktails, or desserts as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.2 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
