How to Make Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift

attosa
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January 25, 2018

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - glass jar of peppermint syrup Are you still wondering what to do with all the leftover candy canes from Christmas? Do you keep passing by 90% clearance sales from Christmas? I say yes to both! Here is a beautiful peppermint syrup made from those canes to give to your Valentine this year. When cooked down, the candies make this beautifully vibrant hot pink syrup that is awesome in coffees, hot cocoas, and dessert recipes. No one will think this delicacy has anything to do with the holidays. Enjoy!

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 1 jar

Supplies:

30 mini candy canes (or 12 regular sized)
3/4 cup water
1 glass jar
ribbon

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - candy canes and sauce pan

Steps:

First, crush the candy canes into smaller pieces with a rolling pin or in a food processor.

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - crush the candy canes with a rolling pin

Pour candy cane bits into a saucepan with the water.

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - add crushed candy to a pan with the water

Bring to a boil on high heat while constantly stirring with a whisk.

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - bring to a boil on high stirring constantly with a whisk

Lower heat to simmer and keep stirring until all the candy bits are dissolved.

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - reduce to a simmer continue stirring until the bits melt

As the syrup cools, it will thicken, then transfer it to a jar.

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - as the syrup cools it will thicken, pour into a jar

Tightly screw on the lid, then tie a ribbon onto the neck.

Peppermint Syrup as a Valentine's Gift - tightly screw on the lid and tie on a ribbon

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Anonymous

January 28, 20180 found this helpful

What do you use this Syrup for? Just curious.

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xoqtox196

January 28, 20180 found this helpful

great idea for left over candy canes

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attosa
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January 29, 20180 found this helpful

I put a teaspoon in my coffee or in my hot chocolate. You can add some in brownie mixes for a lovely peppermint dessert. It's very vibrant and lovely :)

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attosa
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January 29, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you! I love using up everything I've got in the house :)

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