Sweet Juicy Loquats Recipe(Caramelized Loquats with Honey & Citrus)Ingredients (serves 4)2 cups (about 500 g) fresh loquats, ripe but firm2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zest (or orange zest for a floral twist)1 tablespoon butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)½ teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of saltOptional: cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cardamom for warmthInstructionsPrepare the loquatsWash and halve the loquats.Remove seeds and the thin papery seed coat inside.If the skins are thick or tough, you can peel them — though they’re usually fine to leave on.Make the caramel baseIn a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.Add honey and brown sugar, stirring until it begins to bubble and turn golden.Cook the loquatsAdd the loquats, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt.Stir gently to coat all the fruit in the syrup.Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the loquats are tender but not mushy and the syrup thickens slightly.Optional flavor boostFor extra depth, add a cinnamon stick or a pinch of cardamom while cooking. Remove before serving.Serve warm or chilledServe immediately over vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, or crepes.Or let cool and refrigerate for up to 5 days — the syrup gets even more flavorful!Serving Ideas🍨 Dessert: Spoon over ice cream, panna cotta, or cheesecake.🍞 Breakfast: Swirl into oatmeal or spread on toast with ricotta.🥞 Brunch: Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.TipIf your loquats are very juicy or soft, shorten the cooking time and reduce the honey a little — they’ll release plenty of natural sweetness.
Sweet Juicy Loquats Recipe
