Fresh Lemonade Syrup

Yield: 5 1/2 cups - the number of batches will vary depending on concentration of lemonade syrup.

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 cups lemon juice (16 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Instructions

1. In a 1 1/2-quart heat proof container, dissolve sugar in boiling water. Cool. Add lemon juice and peel, mixing well to combine. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
2. To prepare lemonade for 1 serving, combine 1/4 to 1/3 cup syrup and 3/4 cups cold water in a glass, stirring well.
3. For 8 servings, combine 2 2/3 cups syrup and 5 cups cold water in a 2-quart pitcher, stirring well.
4. You can add slices of fresh lemons in the pitcher or a slice slit in the one half of a lemon slice and place it on the glass.

Notes

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com.