When life gives you lemons, make lemonade concentrate…summer is calling!!! This is a quick and easy water bath canning project. Get some on your shelf today!
Ingredients and Variations
Ingredients: Lemon juice, filtered water, citric acid and granulated sugar. Thats it!
Variations: A sugar substitute suitable for canning can be switched out for real sugar if desired. Strawberries, apples, berries, mangos… fresh or frozen can be cooked down, strained and added to the lemon juice for a twist – use 1 quart per 3 quarts lemon juice if desired.
Canning
Before you begin, be sure to do the safety checks on your canner per manufacturer instructions. Always inspect your jars for chips and cracks and wash all equipment needed for the canning project, in hot soapy water.
Be sure to check the recipe for recommended headspace and be accurate. This is important for shelf stability and safety. Consult the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving for more information. https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html