Syrup : Watermelon Simple Syrup
Calories: 216kcal
With just the perfect blend of sweet and tart, this watermelon syrup is as delicious as it is easy to make.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Watermelon cubed
- 1 cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Dash of Salt
Instructions
- Cut your watermelon into 1-inch cubes.
- Add watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and salt into a large sealable container like a mason jar or ziploc bag. Muddle the ingredients around a bit before sealing.
- Refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
- Stir a final time to completely dissolve the sugar.
- Strain with a wire mesh strainer. Use your watermelon syrup within 3 days.
Expert Notes
- If using a jar, use a large jar. For this recipe, I used a recycled salsa jar. Worked great.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
