How To Make Sweet Basil Sugar with Strawberries
Looking to add a pinch of yum to fruits, ice cream, cookies, teas, and cocktails? This two ingredient recipe will do the trick. I am sharing how to make sweet basil sugar with strawberries.
Ways To Use Sweet Basil Sugar
- Sprinkle it on raspberries, blackberries, marionberries, blueberries, mango, pineapple, bananas, and grapefruit.
- Rim cocktail glasses.
- Top ice cream and sorbet.
- Add to the tops of sugar cookies or brownies.
- Measure a heaping spoonful to milkshakes.
- Put a spoonful in your tea.
- Sprinkle on oatmeal.
What are the Nutritional Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and guard against cancer. They are packed with vitamins to include vitamin C, fiber, and high levels of antioxidants.
What are the Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Basil?
The essential oils in basil can help to lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Basil also contains magnesium which can help to improve your blood pressure.
Can you Add strawberries to the Basil sugar too?
Yes. Add 5 or 6 freeze dried strawberries with out without the basil.
How To Make Basil Sugar and Strawberries
Ingredients
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup sugar
- fresh strawberries
Instructions
Add the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined. Pour on a plate or into a pretty bowl. Dip each strawberry in water and roll.
Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Love Strawberries? How about…
- Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Spicy Sweet Strawberry Butter
- Strawberry Lemon Blondies
- Chilled Strawberry Soup
…Or Perhaps an English Ivy & Rose Garden Tablescape!
How To Make Basil Sugar
Ingredients
- 6 basil leaves
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
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