Homemade Lemon Syrup Recipe

Have you ever wished you could bottle up a ray of sunshine? Ha! Well, I’ve got the next best thing: Lemon Syrup!

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Lemon Syrup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 518kcal

Author Dana at ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

Place water and sugar into a small sauce pot over medium heat.
1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until it comes to a simmer and the sugar dissolves. Take off the heat.
Add in the lemon juice and stir to combine. Cool completely, use as desired.
2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Use Fresh Lemons: Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor. Plus, you can use the lemon zest for extra zing.
Avoid the White Pith: When zesting, be careful not to include the bitter white part of the lemon peel.
Keep It Cool: Use medium heat to prevent the sugar from caramelizing, which can change the flavor.
Stir Until Sugar Dissolves: Use a wooden spoon and stir until the sugar fully dissolves to get that perfect sweet syrup.
Let It Cool: Allow the syrup to reach room temperature before storing to avoid condensation in your glass jars.
Label Your Jar: Don’t forget to label your sealed jar with the date. Trust me; it’s easy to lose track when you have multiple homemade simple syrups in the fridge!