Lemon Simple Syrup

This tart and tangy homemade lemon syrup recipe is loaded with citrus flavor yet it is still perfectly sweet. Use as a cake syrup or a lemon simple syrup for cocktails and drinks.

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 5

Resting Time 30

Total Time 38

Servings: cups

Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 lemons regular or Meyer lemons
▢ 1 cup fresh lemon juice
▢ 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Use a small paring knife to remove the yellow part of the peel avoiding the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside.
Place a small saucepan over heat medium-low heat, add the granulated sugar. and lemon juice. Gently stir until the sugar has dissolved completely about 3 to 5 minutes.
Once dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the lemon zest. Allow the syrup to steep for 30 minutes.
Strain the syrup to remove the lemon zest and any stray seeds.

Notes

Experiment with the sweetness level using Meyer lemons or embrace tanginess with traditional lemons.
Zest the lemons before squeezing out the juice.
It takes about 5 lemons to make 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. You can also use bottled lemon juice

Storage Instructions: Transfer the syrup to a clean glass jar or other airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a month. This syrup can also be frozen.

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