Orgeat-Basil Syrup

Ingredients

0.5 cup

Pineapple
0.25 cup

Raw Almonds
1 bunch

Basil
2.5 cups

Water
5 cups

Simple Syrup

granulated sugar, stirred to dissolve

Instructions

Spread pine nuts and almonds on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for about 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden. Transfer to a blender along with the basil leaves and water, then blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove solids. Combine the strained liquid with sugar and stir until fully dissolved.

About

A rich, nutty basil syrup made with toasted pine nuts and almonds, blended with fresh basil and sweetened with sugar — a riff on classic orgeat inspired by pesto.

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