Description
A luscious, amber-hued syrup made by slowly reducing fresh watermelon juice with sugar and lemon, capturing the sweet essence of summer in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- Fresh watermelon: 8 cups, cubed. Naturally sweet and aromatic base for the syrup.
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup. Adds depth and helps thicken the honey.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons. Balances sweetness and preserves color.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set out your saucepan, strainer, and jars so you’re ready to move quickly.
- Combine Ingredients: Blend watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the strained juice into your saucepan and add sugar and lemon juice.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir gently to dissolve sugar without creating foam.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 hours until the liquid reduces to a syrupy consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into sterilized jars, seal, and refrigerate.
Notes
- Keep the heat low to preserve flavor and avoid burning.
- Strain juice well for a clear, smooth syrup.
- Add a cinnamon stick or mint leaves for an aromatic twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon honey, fruit syrup, summer recipes, nardek, homemade sweetener