Description
Grapefruit Honey Cheong is a sweet and tangy syrup made from fresh grapefruits combined with honey and turbinado sugar. This homemade Korean-style syrup captures the fresh citrus flavor with a perfect balance of natural sweetness. It can be used as a base for drinks, desserts, or a flavorful addition to recipes, offering a refreshing homemade condiment with simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 grapefruits
Sweeteners
- 1/2 lb honey
- 1/2 lb turbinado sugar (can substitute with white sugar, but turbinado is preferred)
Instructions
- Peel the Grapefruit: Carefully peel the grapefruits, removing as much of the white pith as possible to reduce bitterness.
- Delimb the Pulp: Peel off the thin skin or membrane surrounding the grapefruit pulp segments and remove any seeds to avoid unwanted bitterness and texture.
- Add Sweeteners: Combine the peeled grapefruit pulp with 1/2 lb honey and 1/2 lb turbinado sugar. You can adjust the ratio of honey to sugar as desired, but the total sweetener weight should equal the grapefruit weight.
- Mix and Break Up Pulp: Mix the ingredients thoroughly, breaking up the grapefruit pulp to release the juice. Using gloved hands, squeeze and mash the pulp to accelerate juice extraction and better integrate flavors.
- Store and Mature: Transfer the mixture into a sanitized airtight glass container. Refrigerate for at least one week before use to allow flavors to meld. The syrup can be used immediately if preferred and will keep refrigerated for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can use only honey or only sugar as the sweetener, but the ratio of grapefruit to sweetener should remain 1:1 for best taste.
- Wearing gloves during the mashing step helps protect your hands from acidity and sticky ingredients.
- Storing in an airtight container and refrigeration extend shelf life and preserve flavor.
- Turbinado sugar provides a richer flavor compared to white sugar and complements the grapefruit’s tartness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
