Refreshing Watermelon Syrup

Sharing is caring!

Welcome to the peak of watermelon season! This juicy fruit is at its best in June, July, and August. Let’s make the most of it with homemade watermelon syrup!

Watermelon syrup is not just for fancy cocktails or refreshing drinks. It’s a versatile ingredient that can add a hint of sweetness to desserts or can be drizzled over creamy scoops of ice cream.

And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make! I am going to show you two simple ways on how to make watermelon-infused syrup!

Let’s jump right in and make the most of this watermelon season together! It’s going to be a delicious adventure!

🥘 Ingredients

• ½ pound / 250 g Watermelon (fruit) – opt for a ripe, seedless watermelon if possible.
• ½ pound / 250 g White granulated sugar
• 4 ½ tbsp / 65 ml Water
• 2 tbsp / 30 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed) – Adds a tangy citrus flavor, enhancing the syrup’s brightness.
• 2 tbsp / 30 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) – Contributes to the syrup’s citrusy notes and balances the sweetness of the watermelon.

🔪 Watermelon Syrup – Method with Boiling

Step 1: Remove seeds from the melon and cut into pieces.

Step 2: Finely puree the melon in a tall container using a hand blender.

Step 3: Pass the puréed melon through a fine sieve into a saucepan.

Step 4: Add water, lemon juice, lime juice, and sugar to the saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 5: Pour the hot melon syrup into bottles and seal immediately.

Step 6: Once cooled, store in the fridge.

🔪 Watermelon Syrup – Alternate Method without Boiling

Step 1: Muddle the watermelon pieces and combine them with the remaining ingredients in a preserving jar.

Step 2: Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 24 hours to allow the sugar to dissolve naturally.

Step 3: After 24 hours, strain the contents of the preserving jar through a sieve.

Step 4: Enjoy your vibrant watermelon syrup without the need for boiling! Delicious!

I highly recommend trying both methods to discover which one suits you best!

🍋 Substitutions

If you like, you can opt to use either lime juice or lemon juice exclusively.

🌡️ Storage

As this is a fruit syrup, I recommend storing it in the fridge. It will keep there for several months.

🍽 Equipment

• Tall container
• Immersion blender
• Saucepan – Small
• Spoon
• Wooden Spoon
• Close-Meshed Sieve
• Funnel
• Muddler – for the alternate method without boiling
• Airtight Glass Container — Sterilized

How to Sterilize Glass Containers?

To sterilize glass containers, prepare a hot water bath by placing the jars, bottles, and lids into a pot, ensuring they are fully submerged. Boil them for 30 minutes, then carefully remove each item and place them on paper towels to dry.

If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it by ★★★★★ star rating it and leaving a comment below. This would be awesome! You can also sign up for our Newsletter or follow me on Pinterest or Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @combinegoodflavors and hashtag #combinegoodflavors, so I don’t miss it.

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For further information, check Safe Food Handling – FDA.

Sharing is caring!