Homemade Kiwi Simple Syrup (with Real Kiwi Fruit)

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Homemade Kiwi Simple Syrup (with Real Kiwi Fruit)

Lindsey Neumayer

This kiwi simple syrup is perfect for incorporating the flavor of kiwis into cocktails, mocktails, and more! The sweet, lush, almost berry-melon-like flavor of kiwis is absolutely made to be in beverages.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Course Cocktail, Drinks, Simple Syrup

Cuisine American

Servings ounces

Calories 93 kcal

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Equipment

1 1.5-quart saucepan non-reactive metal, like stainless steel
1 fine mesh sieve non-reactive metal, like stainless steel
1 set of measuring cups thermal shock-resistent material, like thick glass.
1 silicone spatula I love using GIR brand
1 small cutting board for slicing kiwi
1 pairing knife for slicing kiwi
1 spoon or vegetable peeler for peeling kiwi

Ingredients

600 g kiwi about 7-8 medium-sized kiwi fruits
200 g granulated sugar 1 cup
237 g filtered water 1 cup
15 g lemon juice 1/2 ounce, from 1/2 a small lemon

Instructions

Prep kiwis. Peel and slice your kiwis. The easiest way to peel a kiwi is to slice of both ends, and use a spoon to peel the fruit! Push a spoon into one end of the kiwi, and rotate it until it comes free from the peel. No veggie peelers needed!
600 g kiwi
Chop fruit. Slice the peeled kiwi into quarters. Set them aside.
Combine water + sugar. In a 1.5 quart saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat to dissolve the sugar.
200 g granulated sugar, 237 g filtered water
Add fruit + infuse. Once the sugar is dissolved, add in the kiwi and allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 - 30 minutes, until the kiwi have lost most of their color and the liquid has taken on the color of the kiwis.
600 g kiwi
Cool + add lemon. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the lemon juice, if using. Allow the pan to cool for at least 15 minutes, continuing to let the fruit infuse.
15 g lemon juice
Strain + store. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, and discard the solids. Store your syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.1mg

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