Saffron Syrup
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
48 kcal
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Cuisine
Persian
Saffron Syrup
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Saffron syrup is easy and ready in 20 minutes. The bright flavor of saffron would elevate any dessert or drink. Follow along to learn more about this simple recipe!
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Ingredients
- 8 saffron strands
- 2 Ice cubes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp rosewater optional
Instructions
- Grind the saffron strands using a pestle and mortar.
- Sprinkle the saffron over the ice cubes in a small bowl and leave it to melt completely. This will be your bloomed saffron.
- Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium high hear. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add in the bloomed saffron and rosewater (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- Turn the heat off, let it cool and use it in your recipe of choice.
Notes
- Use saffron syrup to flavor Persian halva or kachi (halva pudding). You can also moisten cakes such as Persian love cake using this syrup. To elevate your breakfast, you can make cardamom pancakes and serve them with saffron syrup.
- Store in a jar and refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
48kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
0.3mg
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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