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Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

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"My mother-in-law gave me this quick and easy recipe for the sweetest, tastiest corn cobs!" — heatherjane

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

6 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed

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Directions

Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and lemon juice, dissolving the sugar. Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 10 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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O.M.G. Seriously the *best* corn on the cob we have ever had! Sugar & lemon juice? Insane! But it worked beautifully! I am somewhat of a corn snob (and would personally be perfectly content eatting it virtually raw from the stalk) so I was somewhat hesitant and made two pots - one just in boiling water, the other as you directed in your recipe. The subtle sweetness of the sugar meshed with the tangy lemon juice was superb. Thank you so much for recipe!

—Litegal1

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Feb 12, 2013

I couldn't tell a difference from just boiling the corn in water as usual.

—Chocokide

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28 Ratings

Jul 13, 2012

Outstanding! From now on, this is how I will be making corn on the cob... you can't taste the lemon juice or the sugar, but it adds a subtle sweetness and the corn doesn't get overcooked and chewy. Love it!

—Erin

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Jun 17, 2012

Absolutely delicious, I did add a little milk to the water which I always do anyway.

—Michele

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May 22, 2012

Thank you Jamie! This helpful hint made it so easy. Perfect corn on the cob! Not mushy, very firm just like I wanted.

—Beachbaby 72

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Jan 15, 2013

So deliciously sweet and easy to make! Definitely making corn on the cob this way from now on! :)

—CaliGirl

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Aug 01, 2012

Loved this corn on the cob and how quick and simple it is to make. Thanks a bunch!

—rebeccal

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Jun 16, 2012

This was so easy and it came out crisp and not mushy at all. I used frozen cut corn. I couldn't even taste the lemon juice. I thought it would make this bitter but all it did was make this fresh and crisp. Fabulous corn! Thanks for sharing your mother in law's great recipe.

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Nutrition

Calories
94 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
21.5 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
1.1 g
2%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
14 mg
< 1%

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

Nutritional Information

Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 94
Calories from Fat: 10

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 14mg < 1 %
Potassium 246mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.5g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
Sugars 7.1g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 23 %

* 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.