Sakura Cherry Blossom Syrup

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Sakura Cherry Blossom Syrup blends water, sugar or honey, and rinsed cherry blossoms to create a delicate floral syrup. Optional freeze-dried raspberries add a light pink hue and a touch of berry flavor. The syrup is gently heated to dissolve the sweetener, infused with raspberry, then strained before combining with the cherry blossoms to steep. Chilling the syrup enhances the flavor and preserves it for later use in drinks, desserts, or as a subtle floral sweetener.

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 71 kcal

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

½ C water
6 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
4 whole cherry blossoms rinsed and soaked in cold water for at least 30 minutes
2 freeze-dried raspberries optional

Instructions

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In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar (or honey) and heat over medium heat until the sweetener dissolves.
Remove from heat and add in the freeze-dried raspberries (optional).
Give the raspberries a little press with a spatula and stir. The liquid will turn slightly pink.
Once the syrup is pink, strain out the raspberries.
Drain the cherry blossoms and add into a clean glass jar.
Pour the syrup into the jar over the cherry blossoms and let it steep.
Let it cool and cover with a lid.
Place into the fridge until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories	71kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Sodium	2mg	0%
Potassium	2mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	18g	36%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	1mg	0%
Iron	1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.