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Citrus Syrup

Citrus Syrup

Cuisine:World

Course:Sauce

5m prep 5m cook 10m ready

A versatile citrus syrup made by infusing simple syrup with citrus zest and optionally adding juice. Perfect for flavoring drinks and desserts.

Ingredients

Servings:

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 4 of 4 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
3419 cal
Protein
7.21 g
Carbohydrate
908 g
Fiber
16.9 g
Sugars
33.6 g
Sodium
714 mg
Total fat
2.07 g
Saturated fat
0.29 g
Monounsaturated fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat
0.47 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 425 mg
  • Iron: 10.2 mg
  • Magnesium: 156 mg
  • Phosphorus: 192 mg
  • Potassium: 1786 mg
  • Zinc: 0.8 mg

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Proceed as for Simple Syrup, adding to the pan with the water and sugar thin strips of zest from 2 lemons or limes, or from 1 large orange or grapefruit. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Once cool, you may add (1 cup lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit juice). Strain and chill until needed. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.

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