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.
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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
- 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 to store.
ADD INGREDIENTS TO PAN PLACE ON HIGH HEAT BRING TO BOIL SIMMER UNTIL SUGAR DISSOLVES COOL, ADD LIME & ROSE WATER STRAIN SYRUP ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY
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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Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon rose petals
- 1 tablespoon cardamom pods
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tbsps rose water
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.
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