We don’t really drink soft drink, being an additive-free family it’s not something we like to consume, although I will let the kids have a lemonade if we go out for dinner.  It’s a treat and we also #KeepItReal.

In my weekly fruit & veg box, I got a heap of lemons and wondered what to do with them.  Then I thought I’d give lemonade a go and I’m pleased to say it tasted just like the canned stuff.  It did have less fizz, but the taste was pretty much spot on.

Yes, there’s lots of sugar in this recipe, that’s what lemonade is.  We won’t be making a weekly batch but for a birthday party, I think it’s a lovely recipe.  It’s still so much better for you than a can of soft drink that is generally filled with fake flavours and a raft of preservatives.

 

February 20, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 300 g freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 600 g water
  • 150 g raw sugar

Instructions

  1. This should last 5-7 days if stored in an airtight bottle, in the fridge. Be careful to seal the bottle tightly once opened to get the maximum shelf life.
  2. Carefully pour into sterilised glass bottles and place in the fridge.
  3. Place all ingredients into a large pot and bring to a low simmer, allow to cook until all the sugar has dissolved.

Traditional Cooking Method

    Thermal Cooking Method

    1. Place all ingredients into your mixing jug and cook for 8 minutes/80C/speed.
    2. Make sure all the sugar has dissolved, if not repeat for 1 minute at a time until it is all dissolved.
    3. Carefully pour into sterilised glass bottles and place in the fridge.
    4. This should last 5-7 days if stored in an airtight bottle, in the fridge. Be careful to seal the bottle tightly once opened to get the maximum shelf life.
    5. NOTE: You may need more sugar depending on the sourness of your lemons. Taste and see. If you need more sugar simple cook again until dissolved.

    Nutrition

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