Apple Lemonade Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 glasses
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Calories
147 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Apple Lemonade Recipe
Description
The Apple Lemonade Recipe combines unfiltered apple juice with fresh lemon juice to balance sweetness and acidity. Stirring in optional maple syrup can enhance sweetness but is not necessary due to the natural sugars in apple juice. Serving the lemonade over ice with fresh apple and lemon slices adds a visual appeal and slight texture contrast. The flavor is light and tangy, making it a pleasant homemade alternative to commercial lemonades.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apple juice preferably unfiltered
- 1 cup lemon juice fresh squeeed is best!
- ½ cup maple syrup optional
- apple to serve, slices
- lemon to serve, slices
Instructions
- Add the apple juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a large pitcher and stir well.
- When you're ready to serve the lemonade, add ice and apple and lemon slices to the pitcher.
Notes
- Maple syrup is optional; omitting it reduces sugars without compromising flavor.
- Use unfiltered apple juice to preserve more natural flavor and body in the lemonade.
- Adding ice when serving keeps the drink refreshingly cold and dilutes slightly for balanced taste.
- Serve with fresh apple and lemon slices for added freshness and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 lemonade | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.