Hawthorn Fruit Syrup

Why people make this syrup

Fresh hawthorn berries, when turned into a thick, jewel-bright syrup, become something genuinely versatile. Using an organic low-sugar syrup as the sweetener — rather than ordinary white sugar — means even people watching their blood sugar or weight can enjoy this in small amounts. Hawthorn has been used in Chinese kitchens for centuries: it has a warm, sour flavour and is associated with helping the body process heavy, fatty meals, relieving bloating, and — particularly useful for women — supporting a smoother menstrual cycle.