Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Yield: Makes 2 cups.

This red clover syrup is a delectable treat that can be added to ice cream, pancakes and anything else that can use some sweets.

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Ingredients

>> 4 cups red (and white) clover flowers
>> 2 1/2 cups water
>> 2 tbsp lemon juice
>> 3 1/2 cups organic cane sugar

Instructions

Boil the flowers for about 10 minutes or until the colour comes out of the flowers. Strain and measure 2 1/4 cups liquid (add water if needed).

Return to pot. Add lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil then reduce heat. Simmer until liquid becomes syrupy.

Pour into a bottle or jar and store in the fridge up to 6 months.

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Recipe Category: Jams, Jellies and Syrups