Ingredients

– 1 qt of fresh strawberries
– 1 drop of Red Thyme Essential Oil
– 2 cups of water
– 2 cups of sugar

Preparation

Place strawberries, including stems, into a food processor and lightly puree. In a medium pot, bring the water and sugar to boil. Add the strawberry puree, cover, and reduce to low heat for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and double fine strain the mixture. Let the nectar cool to room temperature and add 1 drop of red thyme essential oil per quart of finished product. Refrigerate before serving.

Courtesy of Justin Ross
Parallel 38 – Charlottesville, VA