Homemade Watermelon Syrup
My easy Homemade Watermelon Syrup recipe is made with just 2 ingredients & almost no prep. Perfect for summery drinks & desserts!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 syrup bottle (or large mason jar)
Ingredients
- 3 lbs cubed watermelon (about 6 heaping cups)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Toss the watermelon and sugar together until the sugar is completely moistened and evenly distributed.
- Allow the watermelon mixture to sit at room temperature for 2 hours, tossing halfway through.
- After 2 hours, strain the watermelon syrup from the solids using a fine mesh strainer. Reserve the syrup, discard or save the watermelon solids for another use.
- Transfer the watermelon syrup to an airtight container or syrup bottle, and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
This makes about 3 cups of watermelon syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sugar: 17g
