Description
A natural, fruity syrup made by slowly reducing watermelon juice into a thick, honey-like consistency. Perfect for drizzling on pancakes, yogurt, or summer desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups cubed ripe watermelon (seedless)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to enhance flavor)
Instructions
- Add watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large saucepan to remove pulp and solids.
- Optional: Stir in lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Bring the juice to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1.5 to 2 hours or until reduced to a thick, syrupy consistency.
- Let cool slightly and pour into a clean jar or bottle. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use very ripe, sweet watermelon for the best flavor and yield.
- Do not rush the reduction process — low and slow brings out the best flavor.
- Great over ice cream, toast, pancakes, or stirred into drinks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg