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Concentrated Lemon Simple Syrup Recipe
This concentrated lemon simple syrup blends strained lemon juice and sugar into a thick, tangy syrup ideal for cocktails, beverages, or desserts. The syrup is gently simmered until thickened, then combined with additional lemon juice to balance sweetness and acidity. Its texture is smooth and pourable, making it a versatile ingredient to brighten drinks and sweet treats with a fresh lemon flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
91 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Condiments, Cocktails
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 360 mL lemon juice strained (1.5 cups)
- 120 mL lemon juice strained (½ cup)
- 350 g white sugar 1 ¾ cups (add 400 g / 2 cups if you want to make it sweeter)
Instructions
- Place the 360 mL / 1.5 cups of lemon juice in a small or medium-sized pot, along with the sugar.
- Heat over medium heat while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- When the sugar has dissolved, keep cooking the syrup until it comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, and let the syrup very gently simmer (without the lid) for about 8 - 10 minutes. The syrup should thicken during this time. The cooking time will depend on the pot that you use and the heat of your stove.
- When the syrup has thickened, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the 120 mL / ½ cup of lemon juice.
- Let the syrup completely cool to room temperature and transfer to a clean and dry jar or container with an air-tight lid.
- Store in the fridge until you’re ready to use it for your drinks.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
30mL
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.04mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 30mL | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.