Pomegranate Simple Syrup (Homemade Grenadine Syrup)
This deep and juicy pomegranate simple syrup is full of fresh fruit flavor that's perfect for all of your beverage recipes. It rivals any storebought syrup because it's made with freshly squeezed juice, water, and granulated sugar-- no artificial coloring or flavoring. It's also known as homemade grenadine, and once you make your own, you'll never look at Shirley Temples the same way again.
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Equipment
- 1 kitchen scale or measuing cups
- 1 non-reactive saucepan such as stainless steel or enameled cast iron, NOT aluminum
- 1 non-reactive mesh sieve or cheesecloth
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 citrus press or juicer
- 1 heatproof measuring glass
Ingredients
- 190 g pomegranate juice from 2 pomegranates, 1 cup
- 200 g sugar 1 cup
- 120 g water 1/2 cup
- 10 g lemon juice 1 TBSP, fresh squeezed
Instructions
- Juice fruit. Cut pomegranate in half and juice it using a citrus press, or separate seeds from the fruit flesh and process using a blender or electric juicer. You should end up with 190 g of juice, or one cup.190 g pomegranate juice
- Combine with water. Add the juice and 120g water (1/2 cup) to a saucepan and heat over medium heat.120 g water
- Add sugar. Add in 200g sugar (1 cup), and gently heat the pan until the sugar is dissolved.200 g sugar
- Pop of lemon. Add in fresh squeezed lemon juice, from one half of a lemon, if using.10 g lemon juice
- Cool & strain. Allow syrup to cool before straining through a fine mesh sieve to catch any sediment.
- Bottle. Pour into airtight container for storage.
- Store. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.02gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 0.04IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.02mg
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Keyword: simple syrup