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Versatile Lemon Syrup (Korean Lemon Chung)

This recipe for lemon syrup (Korean lemon chung) is simple to prepare—all you need is a few ingredients to get started! A versatile recipe, lemon syrup can be used it in hot lemon tea, cold lemonade, or to create savory dishes.

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 500 g lemon
  • 500 g granulated sugar
  • baking soda to clean
  • salt to clean

Instructions

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  1. Sterilize canning jars in hot water and let them cool and dry.
  2. Wash lemons in cold water. Scrub with baking soda and rinse. Scrub with salt to remove the waxy coating. Rinse well and towel dry completely.
  3. Slice the lemons thinly, pick out all the seeds.
  4. Mix lemon slices with sugar in a large mixing bowl. Pour the lemon and the sugary syrup in the prepared glass jars.
  5. Store the syrup in a room temperature for 3 days, turning the jars upside down everyday to evenly distribute the sugar. Store them in a dark and cool place. Refrigerate the syrup once the jar is opened.

Notes

  • Avoid using a metal utensil to spoon up the syrup. That keeps lemon fresh without altering its taste. Also make sure your jars are fully dried without any moisture before you add the lemon and syrup.  Otherwise the moisture can cause mold.

Nutrition Information

Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 9IU 0%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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