Wintermelon Syrup
Wintermelon Syrup is a syrup made from wintermelon, also known as ash gourd. This syrup has a subtle, mellow sweetness -- perfect for cooling beverages, and as a sweetener for herbal teas.
Servings 4
Calories 10kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g candied wintermelon
- 125 ml water
- pinch sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the candied wintermelon with water in a high-powered blender.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 7-10 minutes, until slightly thickened and syrupy.
- Add in a pinch of sea salt and stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain the syrup through a sieve into a clean glass jar or container.
- Discard the wintermelon pulp, or enjoy it as a snack.
- Let the syrup cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.04mg