Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large lemons
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry lemons thoroughly. Zest the lemons using a zester or grater, avoiding the bitter pith. Juice the lemons and discard seeds.
- In a large pot, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check for consistency by placing a small amount of jam on a cold plate; if it gels after cooling slightly, it's ready. If not, continue cooking for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly in the pot before pouring into sterilized jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Preserving
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg