Homemade Lychee Syrup
This homemade lychee syrup is so easy to make and tastes delicious when poured over pancakes or ice cream or used as a cordial.
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Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) white sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- ½ cup (12 fresh) lychees, peeled and pitted
Instructions
- Add the water and sugar to a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add in the lychees, gently stirring and pressing on the fruit.
- Let the syrup reduce and thicken. Stir occasionally until the mixture will lightly coat the back of a spoon. It will have a similar consistency to that of maple syrup.
- Cool slightly, then pour through a sieve into a clean glass jar. The lychee chunks can be eaten or discarded.
- Use to flavour drinks or as a topping for desserts.
- Store this syrup in the fridge for up to one week.
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Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.