Homemade Thyme Syrup by @healthyalie

1h35
Medium

1 serving

🌿

30 g

Fresh Thyme

💧

500 ml

Water

🍬

380 g

Sugar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Rinse 30 g of fresh thyme thoroughly under cold water and drain it.

    fresh thyme
    🥛measuring jug

  2. Step 2/10

    Place the fresh thyme and 500 ml of water in a saucepan, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

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    water
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/10

    Simmer the thyme infusion for 15 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

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    water
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/10

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and cover it, then leave the thyme to infuse overnight for about 12 hours.

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    water

  5. Step 5/10

    Strain the infused liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring jug, discarding the thyme solids.

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    water
    🫗fine mesh strainer
    🥛measuring jug

  6. Step 6/10

    Weigh the strained thyme infusion using a kitchen scale, then calculate 75% of that weight for the granulated sugar.

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    granulated sugar
    ⚖️kitchen scale
    🥛measuring jug

  7. Step 7/10

    Return the thyme infusion to the saucepan and add 375 g of granulated sugar, stirring until dissolved.

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    granulated sugar
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting.

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    granulated sugar
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Simmer the syrup gently for about 60 minutes until it becomes thick and syrupy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

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    granulated sugar
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  10. Step 10/10

    Pour the hot syrup into a clean glass bottle and seal it tightly after it has cooled slightly.

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    granulated sugar
    🍾glass bottle

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs, Liquids

Ingredients

Fresh thyme, Water, Sugar

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-based, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Soy-free

Calories

48 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 12g, Sugars: 12g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 0g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 3mg, Calcium: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Vitamin K: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 15 minutes

Overall

1 hour 35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

fine mesh strainer, kitchen scale, wooden spoon, glass bottle, measuring jug

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Syrup, Herbal remedy, Condiment

Occasions

Cold season, Winter wellness, Home remedy

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@healthyalie

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Syrupy, Thick, Smooth, Viscous

Flavors

Herbal, Sweet, Aromatic, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 180 days (Store unopened in a clean, tightly sealed bottle,Keep in a cool, dry, dark cupboard,Use sterilized containers for best preservation,Discard if mold, fermentation, unusual odor, or cloudiness develops), fridge : 90 days (Refrigerate after opening,Keep the bottle tightly closed,Use a clean spoon or pour directly without contaminating the bottle), freezer : 365 days (Freeze in a freezer-safe container,Leave headspace for expansion,Thaw in the refrigerator)