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Lemon Squash

Lemon Squash is a readymade lemon concentrate that gets us refreshing chill lemonade anywhere & anytime. Lemon Squash is made by boiling sugar in water to a string consistency & then mixed with lemon extract. Lemon Squash recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings2 cups
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder optional

Instructions

  • Use fresh lemons. Squeeze lemon to take the juice, discard the seeds. Measure and collect the juice in a bowl. To a sauce pan add sugar.
  • Then add water and stir continuously till sugar dissolves and it will start bubbling, allow it to boil till a half string consistency is reached.
  • When its sticky add cardamom powder.Keep checking and be careful while touching the syrup. May be wet your hands and try. Check for half string consistency.
  • Once half string consistency is reached, Switch off and cool down completely. Add the syrup to a strainer, then add lemon juice to it. Don't add lemon juice when the sugar syrup is hot, cool completely and then add.
  • Give a quick stir to the strained syrup. Store in a clean dry jar, preferable glass. Keeps well in room temperature itself for 3 days after that refrigerate and use it. Enjoy Lemon Squash!
  • Serving Suggestions:
  • Take 1 -2 tablespoon syrup in a glass, add 1 cup water to it mix well.
  • Serve with ice cubes and fresh lemon wedges.
  • If you prefer salty then add a pinch of salt.

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Notes

  • Don't squeeze lemon very hard and take the juice as it will give a bitter taste.
  • This keeps well for even a month when refrigerated. No need to freeze it.
  • Keeps well in room temperature for 3-5 days after that better to refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Squash
Amount Per Serving (200 ml)
Calories 399 Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.03g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 68mg2%
Carbohydrates 104g35%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 101g112%
Protein 0.2g0%
Vitamin A 4IU0%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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