Citrus syrup
This citrus-flavoured syrup blends the bitterness of the zest with the delicious acidity of the juice. It can be used to soak biscuits or cakes when making desserts.
You can make this with whatever citrus fruits you prefer. It can be prepared in advance and will keep for several days.
You can make this with whatever citrus fruits you prefer. It can be prepared in advance and will keep for several days.
79 K 3.9/5 (11 reviews)
1 hour 15 min.
Easy
1 litre 800 ml
4 IngredientsLast modified on: December 30th 2019
For 1 litre 800 ml, you will need:
- 1
1 lb + 15.7 oz caster sugar - 2
1 lb + 5.1 oz water - 3
6 lemons - 4
6 limes
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 8 min.
Resting: 1 hour
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Put 1 lb + 15.7 oz caster sugar and 1 lb + 5.1 oz water into a saucepan.
Bring to the boil on high heat.
Bring to the boil on high heat.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Take off the heat and grate the zest of 6 lemons and 6 limes directly into syrup while it is still really hot. Mix well.
Stage 3 - 1 hour
Cover the saucepan with plastic film, then leave to cool.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
When the syrup is cold, pour in the juice of the fruit you have zested.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Mix well and your citrus syrup is ready.
Stage 6
If you will not be using it right away, pour the syrup into a bottle or jar which seals well and keep in the fridge.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a sealed container.
Source: After Thomas Marie (award-winning French baker: MOF Boulanger).
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 10 RDI=6 % | 1,030 RDI=100 % | 0 | 4,180 RDI=210 % | 17,480 RDI: 210 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 40 RDI=3 % | 0 | 140 RDI=7 % | 600 RDI: 7 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 1 litre 800 ml : 4.10 €
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