Brandy Simple Syrup recipe

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
¼ cup brandy

Nutrition Info

39.5 calories
carbohydrate: 8.3 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: : -
fiber: : -
protein: : -
saturatedFat: : -
servingSize: -
sodium: : -
sugar: 8.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Strain into a sealable container, removing the lemon zest. Allow to cool, then cover and store in refrigerator.

  2. When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting.

Recipe Yield

2 cups syrup for 2 cakes

Recipe Note

Simple Syrup is brushed on cakes for added moisture and flavor. This one can be flavored with brandy or rum.

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