Lemon Syrup
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Lemon Syrup

1. Lemon juice - 1 cup
2. Water - 1 cup
3. White sugar - 1 cup
4. Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
5. Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
6. Half pint canning jars with lids and rings - 3

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Syrup

1. Stage

Heat lemon juice, water, sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch in a pot over medium heat. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.

2. Stage

Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Pour the lemon syrup into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top.

4. Stage

Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles.

5. Stage

Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.

6. Stage

Process jars in boiling water in a large pot for 10 minutes; remove jars from pot and allow to cool.

7. Stage

Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight.