Lemon syrup

One of the important components for the preparation of numerous sweets and desserts of English and American cuisine is golden syrup. In appearance, this sweet product is very similar to honey, and has a similar consistency. Interestingly, in fact, this is the most common lemon syrup, which is made based on lemon juice, water and sugar.

It is worth noting that, unlike lemon syrup, which is more familiar to a simple layman, which looks like citrus juice only of a thicker consistency, the golden syrup has a rich amber color. And its taste is more concentrated.

Meanwhile, classic lemon syrup is available from any supermarket, with the modern food industry providing a truly huge selection of this product. Lemon syrup is found on sale not only in bottles of transparent glass of different volumes - today you can buy this sweet concentrate without any problems, even in miniature tins.

For fans of cooking a variety of culinary creations, the process of making lemon syrup at home will not be difficult. True, as in any business that concerns cooking, the preparation of lemon syrup has its own nuances and subtleties.

As a rule, hostesses prefer to make homemade lemon syrup in the easiest way - using fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. However, in this case, often the taste of the finished lemon syrup does not seem as concentrated, and the aroma is not as rich as we would like.

In order for homemade lemon syrup to have all the necessary gastronomic qualities, it is necessary to use lemon crust in the process of its preparation. But even here "pitfalls" are possible - the finished lemon syrup can mustard, which is why it is recommended to either boil fresh fruits or use exclusively citrus zest. As you know, bitterness is enclosed in a white skin, which is directly under the thinnest layer of fragrant zest, so it must be removed.

If you comply with all the necessary requirements, you can easily achieve an excellent result. An unusually fragrant lemon liqueur will be a kind of lifesaver for you. First of all, you can simply dilute it with water and an excellent cool drink is ready. When baking, lemon syrup can be added to the dough or poured over the finished product - the divine subtle aroma will hardly leave your guests indifferent.

In addition, a small amount of lemon syrup can be safely used as a component of a variety of salad dressings made from fresh vegetables, fruits or seafood. And when preparing the main dishes, adding just a few drops of lemon syrup will give the ready-made meals a hint of sourness.