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Lemon Syrup

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"Refreshing and sweet like lemonade. Delicious on gingerbread with a little whipped cream." — goodeats

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Original recipe makes 3 cups Change Servings

1 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

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Directions

Heat lemon juice, water, sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch in a pot over medium heat. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
Pour the lemon syrup into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top.
Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles.
Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
Process jars in boiling water in a large pot for 10 minutes; remove jars from pot and allow to cool.
Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 1 hr 25 mins

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Nutrition

Calories
72 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
19.1 g
6%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
< 1 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Syrup

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 72
** Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium < 1mg < 1 %
** Potassium 27mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 19.1g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
** Protein 0.1g < 1 %
** Sugars 17.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 17 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.