Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 4 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Saffron | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100 g) plus 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon saffron threads
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Use a pestle and mortar to crush the saffron and 1 tablespoon sugar together into a fine powder.
Combine the powder in a saucepan with the water and the rest of the sugar.
Turn the heat to medium-high, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
Simmer until the liquid reduces to a single-thread consistency.
Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Cool slightly, then pour into an airtight jar and cool completely.