Ingredients
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6 lemons
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1 ¼ cups white sugar
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5 cups cold water
Directions
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Wash lemons and peel off all the zest using a vegetable peeler; set peeled lemons aside. Add lemon zest to a bowl and cover with sugar; toss to combine. Cover and let sit for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight.
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Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat; turn off heat and pour in lemon-sugar mixture. Stir and let sit until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
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Pour through a mesh strainer back into the same bowl and discard the zest. Let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice into the bowl. Pour lemonade into a serving pitcher; cover and chill thoroughly before serving over ice, at least 2 hours.
Chef's Note
If your lemons are waxy, give them a good scrub under hot water.
Feel free to adjust the amounts of lemon juice and sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
183 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
53g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 183 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Sodium 9mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 42g | |
Protein 1g | 3% |
Vitamin C 83mg | 92% |
Calcium 72mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 159mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.