Fruit Recipe: Homemade Lemonade
Many people associate fresh homemade lemonade juice with summertime but we believe this is an all year round fruit recipe. The perfect glass of lemonade will bring back childhood memories, quench your thirst and give you a zest for life (see what I done there). Here is our easy lemonade recipe to try at home.
Homemade Lemonade Ingredients and Utensils
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
5 large cups of cold water
7 Ripe lemons
A tray of ice cubes
Pitcher and tumbler glasses
First you need to thoroughly wash the lemons in warm water. Organic lemons are best or even better if you have an orchard nearby to pick your own.
Next use a peeler or a sharp knife to remove the peel. Don’t throw away the peels. The peels contain most of the calcium and Vitamin C so we use them whenever we can. Slice the peel into very thin slices with a sharp knife. Leave them to the side while you squeeze the juice from each lemon into a pot.
Place the pot on the stove on a gentle heat. Add the sugar now. Next pour in the water and allow it to simmer. While it is boiling add the lemon zest from 3 – 4 lemons. You can use the remaining peels for decoration when you are serving later.
Once the mixture has boiled put it in a container and leave it in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Serve with plenty of ice. Enjoy!