Simple Syrup

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Super easy, very adaptable, keeps for a long time in the refrigerator.

- Sugar
- Water


1) The trick to this is having equal parts water and sugar. In a saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil, until the sugar is dissolved completely. Allow to cool. Keep in the refrigerator.

Notes:
by D. Archer
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This simple syrup is used in many different drink recipes, also used for keeping cake moist, just sprinkle on the different layers before frosting. Take care not to put too much as the cake will get soggy.

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Also, you can infuse different flavors into the syrup, orange or lemon can be halved and boiled along with the syrup then removed for a citrus flavor. Additionally you can add a few drops of your favorite extract, aka vanilla, almond, etc. for a completely customizable flavor.

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Can also be used for sweetening iced tea or used in lemonade instead of sugar.

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For a variation, used 2 parts sugar ( 1 part white sugar, 1 part brown sugar : or all brown sugar ) to 1 part water. Use for making sweetened iced tea or in lemonade.

Lime Pepper

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
For a new fresh taste!

- 4 tsp Granulated Lime Zest *
- 4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 4 tsp Salt


1) Combine all ingredients together in a bowl, store in an airtight container or jar. Use in recipes that call for lemon pepper.

Notes:
by D. Archer
To make your own lime zest, zest times with a small metal grater, place zest on a cookie sheet in a 200 degree F oven for an hour or two ( until it dries ). Then crush with a mortar and pestle small enough to use as a spice.

I suppose you could use the same method ( substituting lemon for lime ) for lemon pepper if you wanted your own homemade version.