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Rachel Koller

Simple Lemon Syrup

4.34 from 3 votes
An easy lemon syrup made with fresh lemon juice and zest. Perfect for pancakes, as a sweet lemon sauce or mixed drinks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • zest of 3 lemons
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch + 1/4 cup cold water mixed into a slurry
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. In a medium sauce pan over medium to medium-high heat, bring to boil the water, sugar, lemon juice and zest. Boil for 1 minute.
  2. Remove from heat, add corn starch slurry.
  3. Return to heat. Bring to boil for 1 additional minute.
  4. Remove from heat, add vanilla and allow to cool completely before pouring into jar or bottle.

Notes

  • Seal with lid and store in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
  • Serve with breakfast (pancakes, French toast), mix into drinks or use as a sauce on desserts.
  • This recipe can be cut in half for a smaller batch (just under 2 cups yield)

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