Douglas Fir Syrup Recipe

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Douglas Fir Syrup:

Ingredients:

• Fresh Douglas fir tips

• Water

• Sugar (1:1 ratio of water to sugar)

• Lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Harvest fresh Douglas fir tips, avoiding mature needles. Rinse them gently.

2. In a pot, combine an equal amount of water and sugar (e.g., 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar).

3. Add the Douglas fir tips to the pot.

4. Simmer the mixture over low heat for about 15-20 minutes to infuse the flavor.

5. Remove the pot from the heat and strain out the Douglas fir tips.

6. Stir in a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.

7. Allow the syrup to cool before transferring it to a glass bottle or jar.

8. Store the Douglas fir syrup in the refrigerator and use it to sweeten beverages or drizzle over desserts.