Cardamom Syrup with a Hint of Rose 🌹

Our Cardamom Syrup is just the thing if you are looking to add some exotic flavour to your next fruit salad or cocktail. We have perfumed it with a hint of rose water  to add a floral note. 

More on cardamom

Cardamom is native to India and Indonesia and related to ginger and turmeric. It is the seed pods of the cardamom plant and it is a perennial herb. 

It is a complex spice with both both green and black pods that have different flavour profiles. The green pods have a piney, citrusy, herbal aroma, while the black pods have a smoky more minty aroma.

cardamom SubstItution

If you are unable to find cardamom you may substitute with a combination of cloves and cinnamon or nutmeg. For one tablespoon of cardamom use 4 cloves and 1 cinnamon stick in this recipe. 

More on rose water

A middle eastern an Indian favourite predominantly used to flavour desserts and drinks. Rose water is made by steeping fresh rose petals in water, it has a potent and sweet “rosey” aroma. 

While it adds something special and exotic to this recipe you may leave it out as it is not essential. 

What Can I Use It On?

• Use it in a fruit salad especially great with stone fruit and pome fruit such as apples and pairs
• Great in cocktails
• Superb in panacotta or custard
• Add some complex flavour to your coffee or tea. 
• As a drizzle on lemon cheesecake or baked goods such as cakes or muffins
• A luxurious topping for pancakes or oatmeal 

You Will Need

How to Make It

1. Split the cardamom pods in half, small kitchen scissors are perfect for this.
2. Add the sugar, water, split cardamom pods and rose petals in a small pan.
3. Bring to the boil and then lower the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Remove from the heat and cool for five minutes, then add the lime juice and rose water. 
5. Strain the syrup and discard the cardamom pods and rose petals.
6. Place in a clean airtight glass bottle to store.

How Much Does It Make?

This cardamom syrup recipe makes approximately half a cup or eight tablespoon. The nutritional information has been calculated per tablespoon.

How Long Can I Store It For?

If stored correctly in a clean sealed glass container and kept in a cool dark place for approximately three weeks.

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More Sweet Dressing Recipes to Try

• Vanilla Bean Syrup
• Sweet Ginger & Lime

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Cardamom Syrup with a Hint of Rose

Our Cardamom Syrup is just the thing to add exotic flavour to your next fruit salad or cocktail. Perfumed it with a hint of rose water for a floral note.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level

Course: Dessert, Dressing

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: cardamom, rose water, syrup

Difficulty: Easy

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian,

Servings: 8 tablespoons

Calories: 53kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp rose petals
• 1 tbsp cardamom pods
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 tbsps rose water

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Instructions

• Split the cardamom pods in half, small kitchen scissors are perfect for this.
• Add the sugar, water, split cardamom pods and rose petals in a small pan.
• Bring to the boil and then lower the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and cool for five minutes, then add the lime juice and rose water.
• Strain the syrup and discard the cardamom pods and rose petals.
• Place in a clean airtight glass bottle and store in a cool dark place for a month or so.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

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