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This refreshing drink is perfect for hot days. It has a tart, lemon-like flavor.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time1 hr
- Cook time45 min
- Total1 hr 45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories785 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodjar
- Estimated cost$4.04 $0.51 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $2.36
- $1.68
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Thoroughly peel the lemons, then soak them in boiling water for 30 minutes, followed by cold water.
- Slice them thinly and remove the membranes. ≈ 8 min
- Prepare a thick jam using 4 cups of water and sugar. ≈ 3 min
- In a pot, add the lemon juice. ≈ 3 min
- Once the syrup starts to boil again, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.
- After an hour of cooking, remove the syrup and place it in a pot. ≈ 3 min
- Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Repeat this procedure twice more, each time after an hour has passed. ≈ 3 min
- The last time, squeeze the oranges and lemons for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Category: Sweetened preserve ≈ 3 min
- Category: Ski Resort ≈ 3 min
The bill
Refreshing lemonade
- 1 kilogram of lemons$2.36
- 1.5 kg of sugar$1.68
Total$4.04
that's $0.51 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 785 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 194.6 g |
| Sugars | 189.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 0.08 g |
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