This syrup is sweet and tart. It’s a perfect addition to lemonade, punches or cocktails. Try adding some to barbecue sauce or glaze.
Ingredients
- One lemon
- One grapefruit
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup tamarind puree, such as The Perfect Puree or Goya (14-ounce package of frozen unsweetened tamarind juice)
Directions
- Reserve peels. Use three tablespoons of lemon juice. Peel grapefruit; reserve peels. Save the grapefruit flesh to use in another way.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, tamarind purée, lemon juice, and lemon peels. Stir constantly while bringing to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool for 30 minutes before using. Remove from heat.
