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lychee syrup in a glass jar with a wooden spoonful held above it next to fresh lychee and a yellow flower.
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Lychee Syrup

Sweet and decadent, this homemade lychee syrup is easy to make and so good with baked goods or topped with sparkling water to make a fun mocktail!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sauces
Cuisine: American, Asian, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cans lychee approximately 25 lychee, peeled, halved
  • 1.5 cups sugar I suggest white cane sugar
  • ½ cup syrup from the can of lychee use water instead if using fresh lychee
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cm root ginger optional, peeled and diced

Instructions

  • Peel the lychee (if using fresh fruit), and cut them into halves. If using canned lychee, break into 2-3 pieces and reserve the syrup in the can.
  • Tip your lychee and sugar into a saucepan and pour in the water and syrup from the can of lychee (use extra water if using fresh lychee). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a light simmer.
  • Cook the syrup for 12-15 minutes, stirring often and helping the lychee break down by pressing against them with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Place a sieve over a bowl or jug and pour the syrup through. Discard the pieces of lychee and ginger left in the sieve.
  • Allow to cool, during which time the syrup will thicken, then pour into your serving jug.

Notes

  • I use canned lychee for this recipe, but you can also use fresh fruit.
  • Peel the lychee before use if using fresh fruit, remove the pit and halve, to help them break down when heated.
  • The ginger is optional, but gives a nice flavor.
  • Make sure to use enough sugar. I have tried to use less sugar, but the syrup didn't thicken and was too watery in consistency.
  • Allow the syrup to cool before use, as the syrup will thicken as it cools.
  • Store in a sealed container in the fridge if suitable for you, or freeze in portions.
  • If you like, add a squeeze of lemon juice. This likely isn't suitable for my low histamine readers.
  • Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • ginger, which scores 1.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 0.004g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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