Lemon Squash or Lemon Syrup (Without Preservatives) recipe
Lemon Squash or Lemon Syrup is a sweet and tangy beverage that is perfect for hot summer days. This recipe is a simple and easy way to make homemade lemon squash without preservatives.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, mix the lemon juice, sugar, and water together.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
- Pour the lemon squash into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
- To serve, dilute the lemon squash with water as per taste and serve chilled.
Note: You can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
Note: You can also add other flavorings such as mint, ginger, or basil to the mixture before straining for added flavor.
Note: The syrup will stay fresh for a week or more in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, here's the nutrition information for the recipe you provided, based on the given ingredients:
Serving size: 1 cup (approximately 240 mL)
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Total fat: 0g
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Total carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 27g
- Protein: 0g
Please note that this nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used in the recipe.