Go Back
Close up glass of made up feijoa syrup with ice and fresh feijoa garnish, with bottle of feijoa syrup and fresh feijoas and leaves.
Print Recipe

Feijoa syrup

This feijoa syrup is an delicious and creative way to use left over feijoa skin from other recipes. Makes a refreshing drink or an aromatic cocktail!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Kiwi, New Zealand
Keyword: Feijoa drink, feijoa recipe, Fruit cordial, Fruit syrup

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (750gms) tightly packed feijoa skins
  • 2 cups (500mls) water
  • 2 cups (440gms) white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  • If not already done so, cut the flower tips off the feijoa skins. Cut into pieces.
  • Add the sugar and water to a pot and stir well.
  • Add cut feijoa skins and stir well.
  • Bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer, put a lid on the pot and simmer for thirty minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add the lime juice. Strain through a fine sieve.
  • To drink dilute one part with about 3 parts water, depending on how strong you like your drink.
  • Store in a clean bottle in the fridge to up to five days or freeze in ice cubes for up to two months.