Lemons, sugar, and water--in a process that has been handed down since the 19th century. A true classic of a lemonade recipe.
Preparation Time
45 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
269 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Peel the rinds from the 5 lemons and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Set the lemons aside.
Step 2
Place the rinds in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. Let this stand for about one hour, so that the sugar begins to soak up the oils from the lemons.
Step 3
Bring water to a boil in a covered saucepan and then pour the hot water over the sugared lemon rinds. Allow this mixture to cool for 20 minutes and then remove the rinds.
Step 4
Squeeze the lemons into another bowl. Pour the juice through a strainer into the sugar mixture. Stir well, pour into pitcher and pop it in the fridge! Serve with ice cubes.
