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.
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 it will keep 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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Jessy says
Hi,
Can we store in refrigerator in a glass jar? If yes, how many weeks? Want to make and store for 2-3 times use.
Anastasia Papapetros says
Hi Jessy,
You can certainly keep it in the fridge for a month or two. But, the sugar will crystalise. All you need to do is to run the glass jar under some lukewarm water at first so that the jar doesn't crack. Then either give it a quick blast in the microwave or place it in a saucepan of hot water and simmer until the sugar crystals dissolve.
We love it on icecream in the summer at our place, so it rarely lasts very long 😉.
Cheers
Anastasia
Jessy says
Thank you so much, Anastasia for the helpful tips…and such quick reply….! 😊
Anastasia Papapetros says
My pleasure Jessy!
Jessy says
Hi,
Can we store in refrigerator in a glass jar? If yes, how many weeks? Want to make and store for 2-3 times use.