Description
Grapefruit Honey Cheong is a sweet and tangy Korean-style syrup made from fresh grapefruits, honey, and turbinado sugar. This naturally fragrant and flavorful syrup is perfect for adding a citrusy sweetness to beverages, dressings, or desserts. Prepared by carefully peeling and breaking down the grapefruit pulp and combining it with a balanced mix of honey and sugar, this homemade syrup offers a delightful and versatile ingredient that can be stored refrigerated for up to three months.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 grapefruits
- 1/2 lb honey
- 1/2 lb turbinado sugar (or white sugar, turbinado recommended for better flavor)
Instructions
- Peel the Grapefruits: Carefully peel the grapefruits, removing as much of the white pith as possible to avoid bitterness.
- Remove Membranes and Seeds: Peel off the skin and membrane surrounding the pulp pieces and take out any seeds to ensure a smooth texture.
- Add Sweeteners: Combine the peeled grapefruit pulp with honey and turbinado sugar. You may opt to use only honey or sugar, but the total sweetener should equal the grapefruit weight (1:1 ratio). A recommended balance is half honey and half turbinado sugar.
- Mix and Break Apart Pulp: Mix all ingredients thoroughly and break up the pulp as much as possible. Wearing gloves, use your hands to squeeze and extract juice from the pulp for faster incorporation and enhanced flavor release.
- Store the Cheong: Transfer the mixture into a sanitized, airtight glass container. Refrigerate and ideally let it sit for 1 week before using to maximize flavor. It can be used immediately if needed.
- Storage Duration: Keep refrigerated; the grapefruit honey cheong will stay fresh and flavorful for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can adjust the ratio of honey to sugar to fit your preferred sweetness and flavor profile.
- Using turbinado sugar adds a richer, more complex flavor than white sugar.
- Wear gloves when mixing and breaking apart the pulp to protect your hands from the acidity and for hygiene.
- Storing in a sanitized glass jar ensures longer shelf life and prevents contamination.
- Although best after a week of refrigeration, the syrup can be used immediately if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
