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Close-up view of a small jar of lemon syrup on a wooden board with lemons all around.

Lemon Simple Syrup

Lemon Simple Syrup is one of the simplest and most versatile syrups and this homemade version couldn't be easier to make! It looks like a little jar of sunshine and adds the perfect pop of bright and tart flavor to everything from tea to drinks to baked goods.
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Course: Simple Syrups
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Recipes, Simple Syrup Recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 1 cup
Author: Sues

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Instructions

  • Put water, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, lower heat and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, until syrup has thickened (note that it will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Strain syrup into a bowl, leaving the zest behind.
  • Keep syrup in bowl or pour into a mason jar and place in fridge to cool completely before using.

Useful Products

2-Quart Saucepan
2-Quart Saucepan
Granulated Sugar
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