Chamomile Simple Syrup

By Cassie Winslow

Published April 30, 2021

Chamomile Simple Syrup
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(188)
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Chamomile has a sweet, earthy flavor, and makes a lovely simple syrup that may soon become a staple in your refrigerator. Not only is this syrup delicious in a cocktail or mocktail, it is also wonderful drizzled on French toast, or vanilla ice cream with fresh berries. You can even use it to sweeten iced coffee.

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Ingredients

Yield:About 1⅓ cups
  • 1cup granulated sugar, preferably organic
  • ½cup filtered water
  • 3individual bags of chamomile tea
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

194 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 50 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 50 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 1 milligram sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place sugar and filtered water in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove from heat and add the chamomile tea bags. Steep for 10 minutes, then discard tea bags. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Me

I have a yard full of chamomile - I’m imagining I could use fresh blossoms for this. How many ounces of fresh chamomile would you guess might be the equivalent of three teabags?

MR

Why filtered water? I’m curious..

Professor Albert

i've been using this to sweeten cocktails and iced teas. Very good with hibiscus iced tea!

zofiams

I had cheaper chamomile tea bags, so used 4 and steeped for 15mins. Great aroma, subtle taste. I might steep for longer next time for a stronger taste. I made it to use the Strawberry Chamomile Gin Daisy cocktail. Looking forward to using it for many more drinks throughout the summer.

Carol K.

In response to how much loose camomile you would need, I used 4 teaspoons and it came out with a nice, full flavor.

Stevie K

Any idea if refrigeration is required. Usually simple syrup made with 2 to 1 sugar to water is shelf stable.

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