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Syrup · From Bladwijzer

Pineapple sage syrup

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: ± 500 ml
• Time: 15 min + 2 hrs steeping
• From: Pineapple sage

Ingredients

• 30 pineapple sage leaves
• 300 ml water
• 300 g sugar
• juice of 1 lime

Method

1. Heat the water and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Take off the heat, add the bruised leaves and lime juice and leave to steep for 2 hours.
3. Strain and bring the syrup back to the boil.
4. Pour it, boiling hot, into a clean, hot bottle and seal.

Storing: Once opened, a month in the fridge. Dilute with sparkling water or add a splash to fruit salad or a cocktail.