Almond Simply 1L Syrups

Simply Almond FLavoured Syrup

Almonds harbour a rich, nutty flavour that can be found in popular dessert items, such as marzipan and bakewell tarts. The Italian Beverage Company have taken this nuts unique flavour and condensed it into Simply Almond Syrup, allowing you to add it to your drinks and desserts in seconds.

Suitable for: Due to almonds fairly neutral taste, it makes for a good accompaniment to a range of hot drinks, including coffees, teas and hot chocolates. If youre feeling creative, you could also put Simply Almond Syrup into a cocktail recipe to give it an interesting kick!

Recipe ideas:
Cocktail Recipe: Simply Mai Tai

You will need:

2 tablespoons dark rum

2 tablespoons amber rum

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon Cointreau or triple sec

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon Simply Almond Syrup

1 teaspoon superfine granulated sugar

Dash of grenadine

Garnish: an orange slice

Instructions
This is quite a simple one: add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with one cup of ice cubes, and shake well. Strain the resulting mixture into a glass with plenty of ice cubes, and enjoy!

Bakery recipe
Cherry Bakewell Cupcakes
You will need:
For the cake:
200g all purpose flour

200g baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

100g unsalted butter

 150g granulated sugar

2 eggs at room temperature

150g cup milk

100g cup plain yogurt

2 tsp Simply Almond syrup

Icing:

130g unsalted butter

60ml milk

500ml powdered sugar

1 tsp Simply Almond Syrup

pink food colouring
One cherry to top

Filling:

Cherry Jam



In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

1. In another mixing bowl beat together the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in vanilla.

3. Beat in dry ingredients into wet ingredients and whisk mix until just combined. Do not over mix, mix in milk and yoghurt. (batter will be thick)

4. Scoop batter into 12 lined muffin tins, and bake on 180c for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Completely chill before using the cupcake corer, cut in about 1 inch deep piece from the top of each cupcake, and fill each with 1 tbsp strawberry jam.

6. To make the frosting: Beat softened butter using an electric mixer until light and creamy, add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and food colouring if desired. Frost the cupcakes and chill.

7. Cupcakes stay fresh for 7 days stored an airtight container in the fridge.

8. If frosting is too sweet, add 1/2 tsp salt to balance the taste.