Description
Lemon simple syrup is a tart, tangy, sweet affair made using fresh lemons and sugar. It’s loaded with lemon flavor and is addictingly well-balanced! We use both the juice and the zest in this syrup recipe.
This recipe details how to make it, suggested uses, flavor combinations & variations, and tips on choosing the best lemons at the grocery store.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lemon juice (juice from 4–7 lemons)
- lemon zest from all juiced lemons
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Zest and juice lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh juice.
- Add the lemon juice, zest, and sugar to a small pot and heat over medium-low until simmering.
- Simmer gently for 5 minutes then pour through a fine mesh sieve to strain.
- Store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks or 2-3 months in the freezer.
Notes
It’s easier to zest lemons before cutting and juicing them. We recommend zesting and juicing a couple of lemons at a time until you reach 1 cup of lemon juice.
An average-sized lemon should yield about 3 tablespoons of juice, you may need up to 7 lemons depending on how juicy they are.
Keywords: Lemon simple syrup