Birch syrup

A thick dark amber syrup of heavily reduced birch sap, with a taste of caramel, molasses and a light woody bitterness, for pouring over pancakes, glazing meat and salmon.

Birch syrup is a thick dark amber or brown syrup of heavily reduced birch sap (about 100 litres of sap per litre of syrup), with a rich taste combining caramel, molasses, balsamic, a light woody-mineral bitterness and a fruity tang. It is used as a delicacy condiment: poured over pancakes, ice cream and yoghurt, used to glaze meat, poultry and salmon, put into marinades, sauces and desserts.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

Birch syrup, Raw: Calories 260.0 kcal, Proteins 0.0 grams, Fats 0.1 grams, Carbohydrates 67.0 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories260.0 kcal

Proteins0.0 grams

Fats0.1 grams

Carbohydrates67.0 grams

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Orange matcha with currant sauceEuropean cuisine | Drinks

Matcha and orange go well together. If you mix them roughly, the matcha will oxidize and turn brown. Therefore, the drink should be carefully poured in layers. It contains birch syrup - it is natural and is responsible for the sweetness. Currants give the lemonade a fragrant aroma. The recipe was shared by the head barista of the Touch of Matcha bistro Taisiya Spiridonova.

Cocktail "Cranberry Thoughts"Russian cuisine | Drinks

The cocktail 'Cranberry Thoughts' is a refined drink that combines the freshness of forest aromas and the tartness of cranberries. Its origin traces back to Russian culinary traditions where forest ingredients like birch and cranberry have always held a special place. This cocktail has a rich sweet-and-sour flavor enriched with notes of lemon and herbal liqueur, while gin adds an exquisite depth. Cranberry juice makes the drink smoother, and birch syrup adds natural sweetness. Serving it with birch leaves emphasizes its connection to Russian forests and adds extra aesthetics. 'Cranberry Thoughts' is perfect for meditation and soulful conversations, creating an atmosphere of coziness and mystery. This cocktail is a true hymn to nature and Russian traditions, embodying tranquility and harmony.