Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

1. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and basil leaves, and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let it steep for 1 hour.
4. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
5. Let the syrup cool before using.