homemade lemon drops
Discover how to make delicious homemade lemon drops naturally! 🍋 A sweet and tangy treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan For making the sugar syrup.
- 1 Baking Dish Greased for pouring the mixture.
- 1 Juicer For extracting lemon juice.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup Lemon juice Adds the zesty flavor.
- 1/2 cup Water Necessary for dissolving the sugar.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar Sweetens the mixture.
- 1/4 cup Corn syrup Prevents crystallization.
- 1 teaspoon Citric acid Enhances the tartness.
- to taste pinch Salt Balances the flavors.
- as needed cup Powdered sugar For dusting the finished drops.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients. Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe.
- Step 2: Prepare the Lemon Juice. Juice the lemons until you have a full cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain it to remove seeds and pulp.
- Step 3: Make the Sugar Syrup. In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Step 4: Mix in the Lemon Juice. Once the sugar is dissolved, stir in the fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Step 5: Cook the Mixture. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 6: Cool and Pour. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Step 7: Let It Set. Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Step 8: Cut into Pieces. Once set, cut the lemon drops into small squares or desired shapes.
- Step 9: Coat with Sugar. Roll each piece in granulated sugar to give them a sweet coating.
- Step 10: Enjoy Your Treats! Share with friends or keep them all to yourself. Enjoy your homemade lemon drops!