Watermelon Simple Syrup
This watermelon simple syrup is so easy to make and is the most fun summer recipe! With three simple ingredients, you can have a bottle full of summer sweetness.
Servings 10 ounces
Calories 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon juice or ½ pound fresh watermelon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- If using fresh watermelon, slice it into cubes and place them in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Strain out the solids with a fine-mesh strainer. Use a spatula to push the liquid through the mesh.
- In a medium saucepan, warm the watermelon juice over medium heat. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Store in a food-safe, airtight container for up to 3 weeks. If it ever appears cloudy, it's time to toss it.
Notes
How much watermelon to use: I juiced a 2-pound watermelon and it made 4 cups of juice. If you want to reserve some of your watermelon for eating, use about a ½-pound of the melon to get enough juice for this syrup recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.05mg
