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Cognac Syrup

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Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 30 min

Cooks' note:

• Syrup can be made 4 days ahead of assembling trifle and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 (4-inch) strips fresh orange zest
2/3 cup Cognac or other brandy

Preparation

  1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Cool.

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