“Pine Simple Syrup”

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Pine Simple Syrup

FYI: Who knew you could eat “some varieties” of pine tips. You can! …And they can be used several ways. Check out this fantastic post at Laurie Constantino’s blog. She shares several ways to eat and harvest them. How to Harvest and Eat Pine Tips.

SAFTY WARNING! Not all varieties of pine is safe to eat. Some are poisonous. Be sure to do your research and choose wisely. Sparkling Charm accepts no responsible for ingesting poisonous pine needles or any other . The Fine Print.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh harvested spruce needles
2 cups water
1 cup sugar

Directions

1. Add the pine needles to a cutting sheet and crush them with a rolling pin to release oils.

2. In a small saucepan, add the water and the crushed pine needles. Bring to a slow simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup.

3. Carefully strain the needles from the water and return the infused pine water to the saucepan. Cook over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.

4. Remove from the heat and let cool. Pour into an airtight container.

*They syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.