Lemon Simple Syrup

Name: Lemon Simple Syrup
Yield: Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; Zest from 1 lemon, plus 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Martha Stewart Living, January 2006

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Yield:

Makes about 4 cups

Step 1
Heat sugar, zest, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Pour through a fine sieve into a medium bowl; discard solids. Let cool completely. Stir in lemon juice.

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Syrup can be refrigerated, airtight, up to 1 month.

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Martha Stewart Member

08/05/2018

I would edit the ingredients list to add the water and separate the juice from the zest as they’re not added together.