Comments on: Candy Cane (Peppermint) Simple Syrup

By: Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:28:16 +0000

What if I want to make just one single serving, how many candy canes can I do? Just one large?

By: Nadia

Nadia — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:36:44 +0000

In reply to Isabelle.

Did you try it?
I am looking for some sirup for christmas cocktails 🤞

By: Lorna Stubbs

Lorna Stubbs — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:35:11 +0000

I’m having a hard time this year finding peppermint candy or candy cane flavoured ice cream. Up until a couple of years ago I always used to be able to buy some version of this every year during the Christmas holidays. Usually a store brand, sometimes a brand name. My mom started this tradition for our family back during the mid 1970’s. She would always buy us peppermint candy ice cream at Christmas time. My question is: if I were to make this Candy Cane Simple Syrup, buy some plain vanilla ice cream, and then mix some of the syrup into the ice cream, do you think it would have a similar taste. We put toppings on ice cream all the time to get different flavours; do you think it would taste similar?

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:33:45 +0000

This is a terrific gift idea that we will probably try right away! I wanted to share that if you just need that fix immediately if not sooner… you can simply put a mini candy cane (or three) directly into your cup and pour your hot coffee over it and it works the same way.
I make pour over coffee so it’s boiling hot but it will still dissolve in a cup of regular brew with a tiny bit more time. Tis the season to not have quite enough time!

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:01:26 +0000

Can you use this syrup in place of peppermint extract for cookie recipes? Or does the syrup get too hard?

By: Becky Ethington

Becky Ethington — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:10:26 +0000

FYI: 42 small candy canes = 12 regular

By: veronica welch

veronica welch — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:42:17 +0000

how many days ahead should I make this?

By: Tom K

Tom K — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:18:30 +0000

What brand of candy cane can do you use for the peppermint sauce? Depending on the brand, you don’t get a rich red syrup. Instead you get a pink syrup that looks like Pepto. I used to have the recipe but can’t find it. Any chance you could convey the brand you use? The rich red is much more appealing.

By: Katrina Bahl

Katrina Bahl — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:27:24 +0000

In reply to Jean. I would try 3 peppermint discs per 1 standard size candy cane and go from there (so 36 peppermint discs). If that is not strong enough for you it's easy to add more to your desired liking.

By: Jean

Jean — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:46:44 +0000

Hi Katrina – I want to try the simple syrup recipe but I have the individually wrapped peppermint candies, not candy canes. So, I’m not sure about the ratio of water to candy. What do you suggest?

Jean