THE SPICE MAGIC KITCHEN
Rock-sugar citrus syrup
Orange and lemon peel scent a small batch of drink syrup.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 8 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Stainless-steel saucepan, peeler, sieve.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Prepare peel
No heat
Have readyOrange peel, wide strips with no white pith, Lemon peel, wide strips with no white pith
- Wash citrus before peeling; trim white pith from measured strips.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Dissolve
Medium-low
Have readyRock sugar, Water
- Heat sugar and water, stirring until clear.
SPICE MAGICRock Sugar CrystalsView this spice →Next: Infuse ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Illustrative preparation stage 4 Strain
Refrigerated
Have readyNothing new
- Strain into a clean heatproof container and refrigerate promptly once cool enough.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Sparkling water
Black tea
Fruit salad
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Resting and serving
Makes about 3/4 cup; serving is about 1 1/2 tbsp. Refrigerate and use within 1 week. Not a canning or shelf-stable recipe.
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