How to Make State Fair Lemonade - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the nostalgia of a state fair, with its bright lights, bustling crowds, and the tantalizing smells of fried food and sweet treats. One classic fair beverage that always hits the spot on a hot summer day is a refreshing glass of lemonade. And while you might not be able to make it to the fair every year, you can bring a little taste of the fair home with you by making your own State Fair Lemonade.

This recipe captures the perfect balance of sweet and tart fla...

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Ingredients

  • 6 lemons
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 5 cups cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 1/2 quarts

  • Wash lemons and peel off all the zest using a vegetable peeler; set peeled lemons aside. Add lemon zest to a bowl and cover with sugar; toss to combine. Cover and let sit for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat; turn off heat and pour in lemon-sugar mixture. Stir and let sit until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour through a mesh strainer back into the same bowl and discard the zest. Let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice into the bowl. Pour lemonade into a serving pitcher; cover and chill thoroughly before serving over ice, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 83mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 159mg