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    Herb Sugar

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    Ingredients:

    Serves: 16 -20 , 

    Servings:

    cups herb sugar

    • 1/4 cup leaves and flowers of sweet herbs such aslemon verbena, rose geranium, lavender or 1/4 cup mint
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 lemon, zest of, cut in strips

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    Directions:

    Prep Time: 5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    1. 1 Gently bruise the herbs with a mortar to bring out their aromatic oils, then mix them with the sugar and citrus zest.
    2. 2 Put the herbs and sugar in a jar and cover tightly.
    3. 3 For the next two weeks, give the sugar a shake or stir every few days to spread the aromatic oils around and to break up any clumps.
    4. 4 After 2 weeks, the sugar will be infused with the herb's flavor.
    5. 5 Strain the sugar, discard the herbs and zest, and store, tightly covered in a cool and dry place. Will keep for up to one year.
    6. 6 Makes a lovely gift in a jar, tied with a ribbon and herb sprig tucked in! Attach a recipe card, et voila!
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    Herb Sugar

    on July 04, 2010
    ID #431886

    A gorgeously infused sugar for baking or tea! This is a wonderful use for sweet herbs such as lemon verbena, rose geranium, lavender or mints. Makes about 2 cups.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Herb Sugar

    Serving Size: 1 (20 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 20

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 96.7
     
    Calories from Fat 0
    %
    Total Fat 0.0 g
    0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0 g
    0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
    0%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
    0%
    Trans Fat 0.0 g
    0%
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    0%
    Sodium 0.0 mg
    0%
    Potassium 0.5 mg
    0%
    Magnesium 0.0 mg
    0%
    Total Carbohydrate 25.0 g
    8%
    Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
    0%
    Protein 0.0%
    0%
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