Lemon Simple Syrup
Discover how to make lemon simple syrup at home with this easy recipe. If you've been wandering the aisles of the grocery store, debating whether to pick up a bottle of store-bought syrup—hold that thought! We're diving into why making your own simple syrup is not only a cost-effective choice but also a flavorful one, perfect for elevating everything from your morning iced tea to your favorite cocktails. 🍋
Servings: 8
Calories: 128kcal
Equipment
- Y-Peeler
Instructions
- Zest/peel the lemons and set the peel aside. Then, slice the lemons in half and juice the lemons.8 Lemons
- Pour your lemon juice and sugar into a saucepan and heat on medium1 cup Granulated Sugar
- Cook, stirring the mixture until your sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add lemon zest into the saucepan and continue heating for 30 seconds before removing from heat.
- Allow syrup to infuse for half an hour as the simple syrup cools completely
- Strain syrup and pour into an airtight container and store in the fridge
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Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Does simple syrup go bad? Eventually, this lemon simple syrup will grow mold and go bad. However, because of their high level of sugar, most simple syrups will last in the fridge for at least a month as sugar is a natural preservative. Please note that a rich syrup (that is, made with double the sugar) will last for even longer. You’re also welcome to add about an ounce of vodka to the syrup to inhibit bacterial growth.
Can you freeze simple syrup? Yes! You’re also welcome to freeze any simple syrup to extend its shelf life to around 6 months.
What’s the best way how to store simple syrup? I find that using a squeeze bottle with a cap is easily the best way to store simple syrup. That way, you can grab it from the fridge whenever you need a splash of flavor and direct it to wherever you’re using it with minimal spilling.
Can I make sugar-free lemon simple syrup? Sure! If you are watching your sugar intake, simply swap in your favorite sugar alternative. I don’t use them much, but research seems to indicate that any cup-for-cup sugar alternative should do a good job of dissolving into the water. Note that storage times may vary for non-sugar-based simple syrups.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
