Fragrant Homemade Green Tangerine Syrup
Making Green Tangerine Syrup at Home for Winter
This recipe guides you through making a wonderfully fragrant green tangerine syrup, perfect for enjoying as a warm tea during the winter months. Crafted with seasonal green tangerines, this homemade syrup is not only delicious but also a healthy way to stay warm. The process is straightforward, so follow along to create a delightful batch of green tangerine syrup.
Green Tangerine Syrup Ingredients- 500g Green Tangerines
- 500g Sugar (equal weight to green tangerines)
Green Tangerine Washing Ingredients- 1 Tbsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tbsp Coarse Salt
- 1 Tbsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tbsp Coarse Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly sterilizing the glass jar you’ll use for your green tangerine syrup. It’s crucial to place the jar in cold water and bring it to a boil together. This gentle heating prevents the glass from cracking. Sterilization is an essential step, especially since you’ll be storing the syrup for winter consumption. Skipping this can lead to mold growth.
Step 2
Next, wash the green tangerines meticulously. First, sprinkle baking soda over the tangerines and gently scrub them. Then, use coarse salt to scrub them a second time, ensuring all impurities and residue are removed. Rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove any remaining baking soda and salt.
Step 3
After washing, it’s vital to ensure the green tangerines are completely dry. You can either let them air dry on a rack or pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Any residual moisture can shorten the shelf life of your syrup and encourage mold, so pay close attention to this step.
Step 4
Once the green tangerines are dry, slice them into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Avoid slicing them too thinly or too thickly; this makes them easier to pack into the jar and pleasant to consume in tea. It’s also a good idea to remove the seeds, as they can impart a slightly bitter taste.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to layer the prepared jar with green tangerines and sugar. Start with a layer of sugar at the bottom of the jar, followed by a layer of sliced green tangerines. Repeat this process, alternating layers of sugar and green tangerines, until the jar is filled. A 1:1 ratio of green tangerines to sugar is standard, but you can adjust this slightly based on your preference.
Step 6
As the final step of layering, completely cover the top layer of green tangerines with sugar. Ensuring the top is fully covered with sugar minimizes air exposure, which helps prevent spoilage and encourages the sugar to dissolve, drawing out the juices from the tangerines.
Step 7
Leave the sealed jar at room temperature for about a day to allow the sugar to begin dissolving. You can loosely cover the lid or leave it slightly ajar during this initial period to allow any gases to escape. After the first day, seal the jar tightly and store it in the refrigerator to mature. Your green tangerine syrup will be ready to enjoy as a refreshing tea or syrup after about a week of fermentation. The flavor will deepen beautifully over time.
