makes
500 ml
prep
10 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
500 ml
serves
preparation
10
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 6 organic lemons, rind and pith removed and halved crossways, plus 3 extra organic lemons, sliced, skin-on
- 500 g crystal sugar, to cover fruit
- Sugar to taste (optional), chilled soda, ice, mint sprigs, to serve
Instructions
- Place the peeled halved lemons in the bottom of a large, wide sterilised jar, packing tightly to form 1 layer. Cover with crystal sugar. Repeat to form a second layer and then place a layer of lemon slices on top. Cover this layer with sugar. Pack remaining peeled lemon halves on top to form another layer, top with lemon slices and cover all with sugar. Cover with lid and leave at room temperature for 2 days. In warmer weather, you may need to transfer to the fridge after 1 day.
- Strain the mixture from the jar, gently pressing on the fruit to release all the liquid. Transfer into tall jars or bottles, adding extra fresh slices of lemon (if you like). Seal and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To serve, pour 2 cm lemonade into a tall glass. Add a pinch of sugar to taste (if you like) and mint sprigs, then muddle with the back of a spoon to dissolve the sugar. Top with ice and chilled soda water, stirring to combine, then serve.
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Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
