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Cantaloupe Syrup
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Prep time: 30mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 ripe cantaloupe
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method
Step 1
Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds and rind. Cut the flesh into small cubes.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine the cantaloupe cubes and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the cantaloupe is soft and cooked.
Step 3
Using a blender or immersion blender, blend the cooked cantaloupe until smooth and pureed. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids, extracting the liquid cantaloupe juice.
Step 4
Pour the extracted cantaloupe juice back into the saucepan over medium heat. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to boil, turn down the heat, and let it simmer for 10 minutes until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely. Transfer the syrup to a sterilized glass jar or bottle for storage.