Two-Ingredient Clementine Cheong – Bright Citrus with a Touch of Caramel

Transform fresh clementines into a tangy-sweet syrup with only sugar and time — no cooking required

What is Cheong?

Cheong is a Korean traditional fruit syrup created by layering fruits or grains with sugar, where the fruit gradually releases its juice to form a concentrated, naturally fermented syrup. Unlike jams or jellies, cheong is not heated, so its flavors develop through fermentation and enzymatic processes rather than cooking. It’s commonly us…