Pine Cone Syrup - Delicious and Healthy - How to Make

Pinecone syrup is so easy to make and used for so many things. Notoriously it's used as a cough medicne but also can be enjoyed on pancakes, used as a finishing glaze on meat, sweeten baked goods, mix into sparkling water and cocktails. Take in tea or hot water and also it's wonderful mixed into a Gin and Tonic or Mojito!

Here's how we make it and the correct rations are simply 1 for 1 of sugar to pine cones and then 2L water for each 1kg of pine cones.

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[johnsheppard]

I've had a few batches turn sour from really green cones. I usually pick more mature ones, after they start to change color. Balsam fir is my favorite, raw sugar has a purple or pink color and the flavor is amazing, complex. It seems fermentation is a lot faster with the slight more mature cones. Not brown and dry, but ones that have the sap coming out on the top seem to make the most flavorful syrup.

[pdj]

This is something I never knew existed. A very big thank you.

[idahogardengirl]

Very interesting recipe!
I love to learn about using native plants!

[zebakhawaja]

Thank you! I will make my first pine conen jam and syrup

[BrendaLelie]

It is so delicious!
My biggest challenge though was to get this sticky layer of the pan afterwards 😅

[stevewebb]

Very interesting will have to try it out thanks ?👍

[mirian]

Thank you for sharing this, next year will do this amazing recipe. God bless you ❤

[marsters]

Very interesting. I wonder how easy it would be to introduce fermentation to the process? Cut way back on the sugar, add yeast. You could end up with a type of retsina, pine- infused wine. Ice cold, I enjoy a glass when going out to a Greek restaurant

[B_]

I love this, and I will definitely try to make it allthough it will probably have to be next year unless they're still ok to harvest for this purpose!? But great and informative video, so thank you for sharing this with us. I'm very curious about making it as well as tasting it. I can't wait, looks yummy! 😋👍 💚💞💚

[squee]

I noticed elderflowers next to your pine trees, I just foraged both side by side here in New Zealand!

[susiea]

Very informative thanks. Can you use any pine cones here in the UK? Do you feel safe in Latvia with Russia so near? I guess you must😊

[Elizabethpacheco-up]

So it has to be green and early in spring to pick it and use it.
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So the dried ones are no good . 🤔
Does it matter what type of pine tree you get it from .
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Thank you for your information . 🙂

[mumbleweed]

Well I'm off to the local woods tomorrow to see if I can find any (if not too late) :)

[jameswinfield]

Here in portugal we have mainly the maritime and stone pine are they ok to use, are any varieties you wouldnt recomend

[joshkopitke]

Is it possible to use acorns? Or any other kind of seed “like the pinecones “?

[Blackavian]

What species of pine are you using? Will this work for Ponderosa pinecones? Thank you.

[cynthiafisher]

This is so interesting. I wonder what it tastes like? Anything like maple syrup?

[helencharnley]

How long does this last before it goes off… usually making juices etc you add a lemon to preserve it a little longer but still it only gives you about a 10-14 day limit before it ferments and starts turning and blows the lids off

[Katskraftkorner]

Im going to have to try this. I didn't know you could make syrup from pine cones. Does the tree type matter or can you use cones from any evergreen? I have an Eastern white pine tree plus multiple blue and black hills spruce trees on my property.

[die_Selbstdenker]

Hey Nice Theme, does it work also with Sugar Alternatives? Like Cocos Sugar?