Name: Lime-Saffron Syrup
Yield: Makes about 1 3/4 cups
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 5 saffron threads; 5 cardamom pods, crushed

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup lime juice

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

5 saffron threads

5 cardamom pods, crushed

Preparation

Combine the water, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, saffron threads, and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 7 minutes, which is just long enough for the flavors to fuse. Remove from the heat and let cool.

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Excerpted from A World of Cake by Krystina Castella. © 2010 by Krystina Castella. Published by Storey Publishing. Photography © Renee Anjanette Photography, used with permission from Storey Publishing. Buy the full book from Storey Publishing or Amazon.

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