How To Make Lemon Sugar To Flavor Desserts And Drinks

How To Make Lemon Sugar To Flavor Desserts And Drinks

Making lemon sugar is a simple and delightful way to infuse the sweet essence of lemons into granulated sugar. Use this flavored sugar to add a burst of citrus flavor to various dishes and beverages.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings jar

Calories 833kcal

Author Jere' Cassidy

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cups granulated sugar
2 lemons

Instructions

With Citrus Zesters

Wash and dry the lemons.
Add the sugar to a medium-sized bowl
Zest the lemons with a citrus zester, a channel knife zester, or a box grater. It's best to this over a large plate, or a piece of parchment paper.
Add the zest to the bowl of sugar and mix it in with your fingers, rubbing the zest to release the oils and distribute thoroughly.
The lemon sugar can be used immediately in your recipe.
Store any leftover sugar in an airtight container for up to six months. You can also freeze the lemon sugar.

Using A Mini Food Processor

Wash and dry the lemons.
Add the sugar to the bowl of a mini food processor.
With a vegetable peeler, peel just the yellow layer of the lemon and avoid the white pith layer, which can be bitter. Add the peels to the food processor.
Cover the processor with the lid and pulse two to three times, or until the peel has been chopped fine and no large pieces are visible. The mixture will look moist and sandy.
The lemon sugar can be used immediately in your recipe.
Store any leftover sugar in an airtight container for up to three months. You can also freeze the lemon sugar in airtight freezer containers or freezer bags for up to a year.

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