Lemon Simple Syrup

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Make this lemon simple syrup for Martha's Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake.

Martha Stewart Living, January 2006

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
Zest from 1 lemon, plus 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

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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Cook's Notes

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

Reviews (1)

197 Ratings

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Anonymous

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.