Candy Cane Simple Syrup

Name: Candy Cane Simple Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 8 candy canes; 1 cup water; 2 cups granulated sugar

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Makes: 3/4 cup
Difficulty: Easy
Total: Under 5 mins
Active: Under 5 mins
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Summary

A mint-flavored simple syrup made with leftover holiday candy canes. Use it as a topping for ice cream, or as a cocktail mixer.

Watch this CHOW Tip for more creative ideas on how to use up leftover candy canes.

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Ingredients

8 candy canes
1 cup water
2 cups granulated sugar

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Instructions

1In a plastic bag, break up the candy canes into small pieces.
2Add the candy canes to a saucepan with the water and sugar and stir over medium heat. While stirring, simmer for a few minutes, then turn off the heat and let the syrup cool.
3Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer to filter out any remaining pieces of candy, then store in an airtight jar. Use it in cocktails, hot drinks, or on top of ice cream.