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Lemonade concentrate in a glass syrup bottle with a pour spout.

Lemonade Concentrate

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 30
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This homemade lemon concentrate is the perfect quick solution when you’re craving something tart, sweet, and unbelievably refreshing! Make this with just 3 clean ingredients and skip preservatives, artificial flavors, and colors often found in commercial concentrates. This homemade version allows you to adjust your sweetness per your liking. Now, you can enjoy a natural and refreshing drink that’s good for you!

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup lemon zest
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed

METHOD
 

  • Grate the zest from the lemons using a zester or a box grater.
    Note: Only remove the colored part of the lemons (not the pith). The pith will have a bitter taste.
  • Squeeze out the fresh juice from lemons using a lemon squeezer.
  • In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, water and sugar on medium heat. Once it starts to bubble, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Continue stirring till the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and then stir in the lemon juice. Set aside to let it cool down to room temperature.
  • Pour syrup into a mason jar through a fine mesh strainer to drain the liquid and remove the zest.
  • Store lemon concentrate in an air-tight glass jar. Refrigerate and use as needed.

NOTES

  • Use fresh lemons: The quality of your lemonade greatly depends on the freshness of the lemons. Use ripe, juicy lemons for the best flavor.
  • Be gentle with the zesting: Only zest the yellow part of the lemon skin to avoid the bitter white pith, enhancing the lemon flavor without any bitterness.
  • Dissolve the sugar: Make sure the sugar is fully dissolved during the simmering process for a smooth concentrate.
  • Strain it thoroughly: Use a fine-mesh strainer to ensure your concentrate is smooth and free from zest and seeds.
  • Shake before use: If the concentrate settles or separates in the fridge, give it a good shake or stir before using.

NUTRITION

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.02mg
Course: Beverages, Condiments
Cuisine: All
Keyword: concentrated lemonade recipe, lemon concentrate
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