Sakura Cherry Blossom Syrup
This Sakura Cherry Blossom Syrup features real sakura cherry blossoms steeped in a naturally-coloured sweet floral syrup. Add it to drinks for a pop of beautiful pink colour.
Servings 4
Calories 71kcal
Ingredients
- ½ C water
- 6 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
- 4 whole cherry blossoms rinsed and soaked in cold water for at least 30 minutes
- 2 freeze-dried raspberries optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar (or honey) and heat over medium heat until the sweetener dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add in the freeze-dried raspberries (optional).
- Give the raspberries a little press with a spatula and stir. The liquid will turn slightly pink.
- Once the syrup is pink, strain out the raspberries.
- Drain the cherry blossoms and add into a clean glass jar.
- Pour the syrup into the jar over the cherry blossoms and let it steep.
- Let it cool and cover with a lid.
- Place into the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg