Tamarind-Citrus Syrup

Name: Tamarind-Citrus Syrup
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 grapefruit; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 2/3 cups tamarind puree (such as The Perfect Purée) or 1 (14-ounce) package frozen unsweetened tamarind pulp (such as Goya)

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This syrup is tart, sweet, and makes a great addition to cocktails, punches, or lemonade. Or, try some whisked into barbecue sauce or glaze.

By Anu Elford

and Chris Elford

Updated on June 1, 2020

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 lemon
1 grapefruit
2 cups granulated sugar
1 2/3 cups tamarind puree (such as The Perfect Purée) or 1 (14-ounce) package frozen unsweetened tamarind pulp (such as Goya)

Directions

Peel lemon; reserve peels. Squeeze juice from lemon to equal 3 tablespoons. Peel grapefruit; reserve peels. Reserve grapefruit flesh for another use.
Combine sugar, tamarind puree, lemon juice, lemon peels, and grapefruit peels in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium, and cook, whisking constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool completely before using, about 30 minutes.

Make Ahead

Tamarind syrup may be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.