Sharbat e Bahar narenj (Orange Blossom Syrup) is one of the summer and spring Persian drinks, which is very delicious and easy to prepare and it takes very little time to prepare it. Bahar narenj is a plant that can be used from the time it blooms and grows until the fruit ripens, and it has a hot and dry nature.
Bahar narenj is the blossoming of the sour orange tree, which makes this tree twice as beautiful in spring. Orange blossom syrup is dried and used in all kinds of teas and syrups because it is full of properties and tonic. It is good for digestive disorders and relieves heartache and stomachache.
By eating this syrup, you will have a very peaceful sleep. It also relaxes the nerves and has positive effects on the nervous system. This syrup, Sharbat Beh Limoo, and Rose Water Syrup are the best Persian drinks.
Iranian teas and syrups, such as Bahar Naranj and Gol Gav Zaban, are among the drinks and foods that quickly reduce anxiety.
Bahar narenj syrup has different types that we will introduce you to in this article on the Meals Cook site and also explain how to prepare them. So, be with us.
1. Sharbate Bahar narenj Recipe:
For: 2 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
One of the easiest ways to make homemade and delicious bahar narenj syrup is to use bahar narenj juice (aragh bahar narenj). You can add some bahar narenj juice to a simple saffron syrup to add a wonderful flavor to your drink.
Ingredients:
| Sugar | 5 glasses |
| Water | 3 glasses |
| Bahar narenj juice (aragh bahar narenj) | 2 glasses |
| Lemon juice | 3 tablespoons |
| Rose water | 1/4 glass |
| Brewed saffron | as needed |
Instruction:
1. Boil sugar with water:
In the first step of how to prepare homemade syrup with bahar narenj juice, you should pour the mixture of sugar and water into the pot.
Turn on the gas flame on low heat and start stirring the sugar and water mixture. Continue this until the sugar particles are completely dissolved in the water.
2. Add bahar narenj juice, rose water, and saffron to the syrup:
At this stage of making bahar narenj and saffron syrup, you can add bahar narenj juice to the syrup. After a few seconds, you can pour the brewed saffron into the pot along with some rose water
3. Boiling :
At this stage, you should let the syrup boil a little on the heat and thicken slowly. Be careful not to harden the sugar around the pot and if you see it as soon as possible clean it with a brush.
4. Adding lemon juice :
After the syrup has thickened a little, at this stage of the recipe for this syrup, you can add lemon juice to it.
Using sour lemon juice makes your syrup less sugary. After two minutes, you can remove the syrup from the heat
5. Preparing syrup:
In the last step of how to prepare bahar narenj syrup, you must let your syrup cool completely. After cooling, you can pour the syrup into a jar and put it in the refrigerator.
The way to use bahar narenj syrup is to pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of the syrup into a glass. Then add some cold water to it and enjoy
2. Sharbat e bahar narenj with blossom:
For: 2 people
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Making this syrup with its fresh and fragrant blossoms has a more attractive taste than this drink spirit. If you have access to fragrant sour orange blossoms in any form, it is better to use fresh blossoms instead of orange blossoms to make this delicious and pleasant Iranian drink.
Ingredients:
| Bahar narenj blossom | 4 glasses |
| Sugar | 3 glasses |
| Water | 3 glasses |
| Lemon juice | 2 tablespoons |
| Green cardamom powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instruction:
1. Washing bahar narenj blossoms:
In the first step of how to prepare bahar narenj syrup with blossoms, you should separate the blossoms, put them in a colander, and wash them well.
2. Taking the bitterness of blossoms:
In the second step, as in how to prepare bahar narenj jam, you need to remove the bitterness of the blossoms. Pour the bahar narenj blossoms into the pot and put it on the heat with 2 liters of water until it boils.
When the water in the pot boils and boils a few times, you should pour them into a colander and wash them with cold water. Then repeat this step 3 more times until the bitterness of the blossoms is completely gone.
3. Add sugar to juice:
After you have taken the bitterness, in this step of preparing syrup, you have to pour bahar narenj into the pot and add some cold water to it. Then add sugar to it and let the blossoms stay in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
4. Boiling :
After this time, put the pot on the heat until it boils. Then reduce the gas flame and let it boil slowly until it thickens.
5. Add lemon juice and cardamom powder:
After your syrup has thickened a little, in this step of how to prepare delicious and simple homemade syrup, you can add lemon juice and cardamom powder to the syrup. After a few stirs, turn off the gas heat
6. Making syrup:
To make bahar narenj drink, you can pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of juice into a glass and then fill the rest of the glass with water, stir the syrup, and drink it.
Notes :
- If you wish, you can add some chia seeds or khakshir to this drink.
- Lemon juice is added to prevent the syrup from becoming too sugary. If you want, you can use fresh lemon instead of lemon juice.
- Adding saffron to this drink is completely tasteful; you can remove saffron if you wish.
- If you are preparing this drink with its juice, you can put some dry bahar narenj, orange blossoms, and cardamom to make the syrup fragrant and then put it in the pot during the preparation of the syrup.
- In the recipe for this syrup with honey, you can use different types of honey instead of sugar to sweeten your drink.
- After preparing this drink, you should put it in a container with a closed lid and put it in the refrigerator.
- To prepare this syrup with Bidmeshk syrup, add the desired amount of bidmeshk juice to bahar narenj while it is thickening. The taste of this drink should be more dominant than the taste of bidmeshk.
FAQ
1. How do you remove the natural bitterness from fresh blossoms?
Boil the fresh blossoms in water for a few minutes, then drain and rinse them with cold water. Repeating this boiling and rinsing process 3 to 4 times will completely remove the bitter taste.
2. What keeps the syrup from crystallizing?
Adding a small amount of lemon juice near the end of cooking prevents sugar crystals from forming as the mixture cools and sits in storage.
3. Is it possible to use bottled extract instead of whole flowers?
Yes. You can simply make a basic sugar and water base on low heat, then stir in the floral water along with optional flavors like saffron or rose water.
4. What are the main health benefits of drinking this?
It is traditionally used to ease anxiety, improve sleep quality, and calm an upset stomach or digestive discomfort.
5. How should it be served after it cools?
Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of the concentrated syrup into a glass of ice water. You can also stir in chia seeds or basil seeds (khakshir) for extra texture.
