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Lemon Sugar

Lemon Sugar is an easy recipe that takes just minutes to make with two simple ingredients: fresh lemon zest and granulated sugar. A great way to add a burst of fresh lemon flavor to everything from cookies to cocktails. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest one medium lemon

Instructions

  • Scrub one medium lemon clean and dry it thoroughly. Scrape the yellow part of the peel off with a microplane zester directly over a bowl with 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  • Use clean, dry hands to massage the zest into the sugar or use the back of a spoon.
  • Use right away or cover it and let it sit for 1-24 hours for more intense lemon flavor.

Notes

  • You can also zip the sugar and lemon zest in a food processor until combined. 
  • If the sugar clumps, break it up with a fork before using. 
  • As the lemon zest dries over time, you can sift it out or leave it in. 
  • Store lemon sugar in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg