Skip to main content
Epicurious

Lemon Syrup

3.8

(1)

This recipe originally accompanied Poppy-Seed Angel Food Cakes with Lemon Syrup .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1/2 vanilla bean
1 large lemon
6 tablespoons superfine sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Halve vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into a small saucepan. Finely grate enough zest from lemon to measure 1/2 teaspoon. Cut remaining peel from lemon, removing all white pith. Cut enough sections free from membranes to measure 1/4 cup and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Add lemon pieces to pan with sugar, water, and grated zest. Simmer mixture, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and stir in lemon juice. Cool syrup to room temperature and serve with cakes.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each 1/4-cup serving about 78 calories and less than 1 gram fat.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
TagsSauceLemonCitrusFruitVanillaHerbs & SpicesVeganVegetarianGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeEasyQuickSimmerGourmet
Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Oxtail Guisado
A slow-simmering, comforting braise delivering healing to both body and soul.
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Gourmet’s Classic Ratatouille
Summer’s best produce cooked into one vibrant, silky, flavor-packed dish.