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A bottle with yellow conifer tip syrup on a wood surface surrounded by conifer tips.
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Conifer Tip Syrup

Fir tip syrup is a bright, earthy, and citrus tasting syrup. This is a great way to use these edible trees in spring or summer cocktails!
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 65kcal
Author Colleen @ Grow Forage Cook Ferment

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups conifer tips fir, Douglas-fir, spruce, pine, or hemlock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup raw honey
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Instructions

  • Fill a pint jar with conifer tree tips.
  • Bring the water to a boil and pour over the tips. Let the conifer tip tea steep for several hours until it has completely cooled to room temperature.
  • Strain out the conifer tips, then measure out one cup of conifer tip tea.
  • Add the honey to the tea and stir until combined. More or less honey can be added to taste depending on the desired sweetness level.
  • Store the fir tip syrup in the refrigerator and it will keep for 3-4 weeks.

Notes

The syrup can be frozen for longer storage if desired. Freezing in ice cube trays is convenient, then you can use small amounts at a time as needed.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 65kcal