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Lime-Saffron Syrup

By Krystina Castella

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
5 saffron threads
5 cardamom pods, crushed

Preparation

  1. Combine the water, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, saffron threads, and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 7 minutes, which is just long enough for the flavors to fuse. Remove from the heat and let cool.

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Excerpted from A World of Cake by Krystina Castella. © 2010 by Krystina Castella. Published by Storey Publishing. Photography © Renee Anjanette Photography, used with permission from Storey Publishing. Buy the full book from Storey Publishing or Amazon.
TagsSouth AsianAsianLimeCitrusFruitSaffronHerbs & SpicesNut FreeGluten FreeVeganQuickEasyCookbooks
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